Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Quiz

1. When was Puerto Princesa Underground River declared one of the 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition?

A) November 11, 2011
B) July 29, 2011
C) January 28, 2012
D) June 30, 2019

2. Which organization conducted the validation process for the New7Wonders?

A) United Nations
B) World Tourism Organization
C) New7Wonders Foundation
D) Department of Tourism

3. Who extended gratitude to supporters of the Puerto Princesa Underground River in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition?

A) Assistant Secretary Benito Bengzon Jr.
B) Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn
C) President Benigno Simeon Aquino III
D) Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda

4. On what date was Puerto Princesa Underground River officially included in the world's New Seven Wonders of Nature?

A) January 28, 2012
B) June 30, 2019
C) November 11, 2011
D) July 29, 2011

5. Which Philippine President urged citizens to vote for the Puerto Princesa Underground River via text?

A) President Joseph Estrada
B) President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
C) President Benigno Simeon Aquino III
D) President Rodrigo Duterte

6. Which event celebrated the Puerto Princesa Underground River with a Google Doodle?

A) January 28, 2012
B) November 11, 2011
C) July 29, 2011
D) June 30, 2019

7. What was a criticism of the New7Wonders voting procedure?

A) Nothing prohibited repetitive voting
B) Only tourists could vote
C) Voting was limited to one per country
D) Voting was only allowed online

8. Which of the following was NOT a provisional New7Wonder alongside Puerto Princesa Underground River?

A) Amazon rainforest
B) Jeju Island
C) Halong Bay
D) Iguazu Falls

9. Who expressed elation over the official inclusion of the Puerto Princesa Underground River in the New Seven Wonders of Nature?

A) Department of Tourism
B) Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn
C) New7Wonders Foundation
D) Malacañang

10. What incentive was associated with the New7Wonders voting campaign in the Philippines?

A) Increased tourism
B) Environmental grants
C) Government funding
D) International recognition

11. How many forest types are found in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park?

A) Thirteen
B) Eight
C) Ten
D) Fifteen

12. Which soil type is NOT mentioned as having forest formations in the park?

A) Limestone soil
B) Montane soil
C) Ultramafic soil
D) Sandy soil

13. How many plant species have been identified in the park?

A) Around 700
B) Approximately 500
C) Less than 600
D) More than 800

14. Which tree species is commonly found in the lowland forest of the park?

A) Dipterocarp species
B) Pine
C) Bamboo
D) Oak

15. Which of the following is a beach forest species found in the park?

A) Oak
B) Pine
C) Bitaog (Calophyllum inophyllum)
D) Maple

16. What percentage of Palawan's bird species are found in the park?

A) 67%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 80%

17. Which bird species is endemic to Palawan and found in the park?

A) Palawan hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei)
B) Eagle
C) Sparrow
D) Peregrine falcon

18. Which primate species is found in the park?

A) Orangutan
B) Long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis)
C) Gorilla
D) Chimpanzee

19. Which reptile is a large predator found in the park?

A) Iguana
B) Skink
C) Gecko
D) Common reticulated python (Python reticulatus)

20. Which amphibian is the most dominant in the park?

A) Tree frog
B) Philippine woodland frog (Rana acanthi)
C) Salamander
D) Toad

21. Which species of sea turtle is found in the park's coastal area?

A) Green sea turtle
B) Hawksbill sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
C) Loggerhead sea turtle
D) Leatherback sea turtle

22. How many species of bat are found in the park's cave?

A) Seven
B) Eleven
C) Nine
D) Five

23. Which marine mammal is found feeding in the park's coastal area?

A) Dolphin
B) Sea cow (Dugong dugon)
C) Manatee
D) Whale

24. Which of the following is an endemic reptile species to Palawan found in the park?

A) King cobra
B) Green anaconda
C) Komodo dragon
D) Barbourula busuangensis

25. Which bird species is known as the blue-naped parrot?

A) Tanygnathus lucionensis
B) Macaw
C) Parakeet
D) Blue jay

26. Which mammal species is unique to Palawan and found in the park?

A) Palawan bearded pig (Sus ahoenobarbus)
B) Raccoon
C) Fox
D) Rabbit

27. Which of the following is NOT a plant species found in the park?

A) Rattan
B) Dipterocarp
C) Pandan
D) Maple

28. Which bird species is known as the Tabon scrub fowl?

A) Ostrich
B) Pigeon
C) Quail
D) Megapodius cumunigii

29. Which of the following is a common reptile predator in the park?

A) Chameleon
B) Monitor lizard (Varanus salvator)
C) Newt
D) Tortoise

30. When was the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) In 2007
B) In 2010
C) In 1999
D) In 2012

31. What significant event happened to the park in 2012?

A) It was closed to the public for renovations
B) It was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and became a Ramsar Wetland Site
C) It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
D) It was expanded to include more land area

32. How is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River primarily accessed by tourists?

A) By a direct ferry ride from Puerto Princesa city
B) By hiking through the Saint Paul Mountain Range
C) Through road trips to the seaside village of Sabang, followed by a kayak trip
D) By a helicopter tour over the park

33. What major discovery was made by environmentalists and geologists in 2010?

A) The subterranean river has a second floor with small waterfalls inside the cave
B) The river was found to be the longest in the world
C) A new species of bat was discovered
D) A new type of stalactite formation was found

34. What is the length of the underground section of the Cabayugan River?

A) 32 kilometers (20 miles)
B) 8.2 kilometers (5.1 miles)
C) 6 kilometers (3.7 miles)
D) 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles)

35. What natural phenomenon occurs in the river due to the mixing of saltwater and freshwater?

A) Formation of ice in the river
B) Creation of a whirlpool
C) A stratified water column with a freshwater upper layer
D) Complete mixing of saltwater and freshwater

36. What happens to the stratification of the water column during heavy rain?

A) The stratification becomes more pronounced
B) The freshwater layer disappears completely
C) The river becomes completely dry
D) The stratification is absent since flooding sweeps away the seawater

37. What is the length of the Italian's Chamber within the park?

A) 360 meters (1,180 feet)
B) 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles)
C) 8.2 kilometers (5.1 miles)
D) 32 kilometers (20 miles)

38. What type of landscape characterizes the park?

A) Limestone karst mountain landscape
B) Rainforest landscape
C) Volcanic mountain landscape
D) Desert landscape

39. What type of ecosystem does the park represent?

A) A desert-to-ocean ecosystem
B) A full mountain-to-the-sea ecosystem
C) A forest-to-river ecosystem
D) A mountain-to-lake ecosystem

40. What is the volume of the Italian's Chamber?

A) Approximately 2.5 million square meters
B) Approximately 8.2 kilometers long
C) Approximately 360 meters long
D) Approximately 32 kilometers long

41. What is the significance of the park's forests?

A) They are some of the most important forests in Asia
B) They are the oldest forests in Asia
C) They are the smallest forests in Asia
D) They are the newest forests in Asia

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