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Exploring Colombia’s moors (paramos)
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 1. Which of the following animals is often associated with the páramos?
A) Kinkajou
B) Andean condor
C) Jaguar
D) Sloth
  • 2. What role do páramos play in the ecosystem?
A) Urban development
B) Soil depletion
C) Water regulation and carbon storage
D) Agricultural production
  • 3. How do páramos affect water supply?
A) They lead to increased evaporation
B) They have no effect on water cycles
C) They cause flooding
D) They retain water and release it slowly
  • 4. What is the unique adaptation of frailejones in the páramos?
A) Water storage in their leaves
B) Ability to photosynthesize at night
C) Deep root systems for anchoring
D) Thorns to deter herbivores
  • 5. How does climate change impact páramos?
A) It transforms them into deserts
B) It alters water availability and biodiversity
C) It has no significant impact
D) It helps in vegetation growth
  • 6. Which of the following is a significant source of pollution affecting páramos?
A) Natural wildfires
B) Runoff from agriculture
C) Airborne pollen
D) Invasive species
  • 7. What is a major consequence of páramo degradation?
A) Increased agricultural yield
B) Improved water quality
C) Creation of urban space
D) Loss of biodiversity
  • 8. What cultural significance do páramos hold for local communities?
A) They are sources of lumber
B) They have no significant cultural relevance
C) They are vital for rituals and traditions
D) They serve primarily as livestock grazing areas
  • 9. What is 'peat' and its relevance in páramos?
A) A type of tree found in páramos
B) A water source for wildlife
C) A soil material that stores carbon
D) An invasive plant species
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