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Sumidero Canyon
  • 1. What is the most important conservation issue in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Wildfires.
B) The contamination of the Grijalva River.
C) Illegal logging.
D) Human encroachment.
  • 2. How much of the park has been encroached upon by illegal human settlements?
A) About twenty percent.
B) About three percent.
C) About ten percent.
D) About six percent.
  • 3. Which city's population growth has contributed to the encroachment into the park?
A) Chiapa de Corzo.
B) Chicoasén.
C) Berriozábal.
D) Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
  • 4. What was the purpose of the 2005 operation in the park?
A) To start a new conservation project.
B) To build new housing.
C) To plant trees.
D) To evict about one hundred illegal settlers.
  • 5. Which settlements are mentioned as having developed illegally within the park?
A) San Antonio Zaragoza, Venustiano Carranza, Francisco Sarabia.
B) El Palmar, 16 de Septiembre, Nuevo Bochil.
C) Patria Nueva Alta, Arroyo Blanco, La Esperanza, and Las Granjas.
D) Libertad Campesina, Nueva Esperanza, La Unión.
  • 6. What natural feature constricts the flow of solids in the Grijalva River within the canyon?
A) The Villa Flores and Villa Corzo municipalities.
B) The narrow channel of the canyon and the Chicoasén Dam.
C) The Sabinal River.
D) The seasonal cleanup efforts.
  • 7. What is the estimated annual accumulation of trash in the canyon?
A) About 1000 tons.
B) About 10,000 tons.
C) About 5000 tons.
D) About 3000 tons.
  • 8. Which organization undertakes daily cleanup efforts in the Grijalva River?
A) The Secretariat of Tourism in Chiapas.
B) The Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP).
C) The Fédération Internationale de Natation.
D) The Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Semarnat).
  • 9. What caused the cancellation of the annual swim marathon in the canyon in May 2011?
A) Weather conditions.
B) Lack of participants.
C) Pollution levels in the river.
D) High water levels.
  • 10. What percentage of waste solids in the Grijalva River is branches, wood, rocks, sediment, and other debris?
A) About 25%.
B) About 50%.
C) About 10%.
D) Somewhere between 80 and 90%.
  • 11. What is one visible indicator of pollution in the Grijalva River?
A) Overgrowth of water lilies.
B) Lack of debris.
C) Abundance of fish.
D) Clear water.
  • 12. What is the main source of sewage entering the Grijalva River?
A) The rainy season.
B) The Villa Flores municipality.
C) The Chicoasén Dam.
D) The Sabinal River.
  • 13. What is the main cause of deforestation in the park?
A) Human settlements.
B) Legal and illegal logging.
C) Wildfires.
D) Mining operations.
  • 14. What is the impact of agrochemicals on the native American crocodiles?
A) They increase fish populations.
B) They kill off and poison the fish the crocodiles need to eat.
C) They improve the crocodiles' habitat.
D) They have no impact.
  • 15. What is one of the main pollutants from mining operations in the park?
A) Deforestation.
B) Noise pollution.
C) Runoff from mining waste.
D) Wildlife disturbance.
  • 16. What is the estimated population within the park's borders as of 2005?
A) 1500.
B) 2000.
C) 2500.
D) 1927.
  • 17. Which municipalities contribute most of the wastewater to the Grijalva River?
A) Gabriel Esquinca, Benito Juárez, Osumacinta.
B) El Palmar, 16 de Septiembre, Nuevo Bochil.
C) San Antonio Zaragoza, Venustiano Carranza, Francisco Sarabia.
D) Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapa de Corzo, Berriozábal, and Chicoasén.
  • 18. What is the main reason for the distinct white coating on flora near mining operations?
A) Dust and smoke from mining operations.
B) Natural mineral deposits.
C) Pollution from the Grijalva River.
D) Wildfires.
  • 19. What is the main challenge faced by cleanup efforts in the canyon?
A) Insufficient funding.
B) Inadequate boats.
C) Lack of volunteers.
D) Garbage reaccumulates, especially during the rainy season.
  • 20. What is the role of tourists in the cleanup efforts?
A) They are responsible for separating recyclables.
B) Part of the price they pay for boat rides goes towards cleanup efforts.
C) They organize the cleanup efforts.
D) They fund the entire cleanup operation.
  • 21. Which family of plants has the highest number of species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The family Orchidaceae with 22 species.
B) The family Asteraceae with 25 species.
C) The family Euphorbiaceae with 22 species.
D) The family Fabaceae with 59 species.
  • 22. What type of vegetation is mostly found on either side of the canyon?
A) Pine-oak forest.
B) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
C) Grasslands.
D) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 23. What type of forest is found only in small dispersed patches in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Pine-oak forest.
B) Grasslands.
C) Medium-height perennial rainforest (evergreen cloud forest).
D) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 24. Which species is most common in the pine-oak forests of Sumidero Canyon?
A) The guanacaste Enterolobium cyclocarpum.
B) The breadnut Brosimum alicastrum.
C) The cedar Cedrela odorata.
D) The oak Quercus acutifolia.
  • 25. Which type of vegetation is not naturally occurring in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
B) Pine-oak forest.
C) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
D) Grassland.
  • 26. What is the total area covered by medium-height deciduous rainforest in Sumidero Canyon?
A) 11,382 hectares (28,130 acres).
B) 4,404 hectares (10,880 acres).
C) 6,539 hectares (16,160 acres).
D) 87 hectares (210 acres).
  • 27. Which family of plants has 25 species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The family Asteraceae.
B) The family Fabaceae.
C) The family Orchidaceae.
D) The family Euphorbiaceae.
  • 28. What type of vegetation is found in the northwest of the park at the highest altitudes?
A) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
B) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
C) Pine-oak forests.
D) Grasslands.
  • 29. Which species are not common in the low-height deciduous rainforest?
A) Non-tree species.
B) Opuntia.
C) Stenocereus.
D) Agave.
  • 30. Which plant family has 17 species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The family Fabaceae.
B) The family Convolvulaceae.
C) The family Asteraceae.
D) The family Euphorbiaceae.
  • 31. Which species is not found in the medium-height rainforest canopy?
A) Tempisque (Sideroxylon capiri).
B) Jocotillo (Astronium graveolens).
C) Guanacaste (Enterolobium cyclocarpum).
D) Breadnut (Brosimum alicastrum).
  • 32. What type of vegetation is found around La Ceiba and La Coyota lookout points?
A) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
B) Pine-oak forest.
C) Grasslands.
D) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 33. What is the primary use of 46 plant species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Logging.
B) Farming.
C) Ornamental uses.
D) Medicinal uses.
  • 34. How many waterfalls are there in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Three
B) Two
C) Five
D) Seven
  • 35. What is the average annual temperature in Sumidero Canyon?
A) 30 °C
B) 26 °C
C) 18 °C
D) 22 °C
  • 36. How many beaches are there in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Four
B) Three
C) One
D) Two
  • 37. What is the approximate altitude of the municipality of Chiapa de Corzo in Sumidero Canyon?
A) 800 metres (2,600 ft)
B) 1,500 metres (4,900 ft)
C) 600 metres (2,000 ft)
D) 1,200 metres (3,900 ft)
  • 38. How many freshwater springs are there in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Four
B) One
C) Three
D) Two
  • 39. What is the length of the narrow passage of Sumidero Canyon?
A) 8 kilometres (5 miles)
B) 15 kilometres (9 miles)
C) 13 kilometres (8 miles)
D) 20 kilometres (12 miles)
  • 40. What is the approximate length of the Grijalva River?
A) 500 kilometres (310 miles)
B) 766 kilometres (476 miles)
C) 300 kilometres (190 miles)
D) 1,000 kilometres (620 miles)
  • 41. What geological period saw the elevation of the ocean floor forming much of the mountains in the area?
A) The Cretaceous Period
B) The Jurassic Period
C) The Triassic Period
D) The Mesocretac Period
  • 42. When was the Sumidero Canyon National Park first established as an ecological reserve?
A) 1972
B) 1960
C) 1986
D) 1980
  • 43. Which bird species is considered threatened in the park?
A) Dendrocygna autumnalis
B) Egretta caerulea
C) great curassow (Crax rubra)
D) Actitis macularia
  • 44. What is the name of the bridge marking the southern border of the park?
A) Cahuaré Docks
B) Chicoasén Dam
C) Pan-American Highway
D) Belisario Domínguez Bridge
  • 45. Which mammal species is considered endangered in the park?
A) jaguarundi
B) rat Peromyscus mexicanus
C) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
D) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
  • 46. In which year did the park come under the protection of the Ramsar Convention?
A) 1980
B) 1986
C) 2004
D) 2000
  • 47. Which section of the park includes medium-height semi-deciduous rainforest and grasslands?
A) western section
B) eastern section
C) northwest section
D) southeast section
  • 48. How many species of reptiles were reported in the 1986 study?
A) 15 reptiles
B) 14 reptiles
C) 195 reptiles
D) 4 reptiles
  • 49. Which mammal species is subject to special protection in the park?
A) king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
B) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
C) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
D) jaguarundi
  • 50. How many species of birds were documented in the 2005 study?
A) 195 birds
B) 308 birds
C) 40 birds
D) 26 birds
  • 51. Which mammal species is considered abundant in the park?
A) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
B) ocelot
C) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
D) jaguarundi
  • 52. Which lookout point has a restaurant?
A) Chicoasén Dam
B) La Ceiba
C) Cahuaré Docks
D) Los Chiapas
  • 53. Which mammal species is in danger in the park?
A) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
B) jaguarundi
C) ocelot
D) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
  • 54. Which section of the park includes grassland?
A) western section
B) northwest section
C) eastern section
D) southeast section
  • 55. Which bird species is associated with bodies of water?
A) Egretta caerulea
B) great curassow
C) ocelot
D) spider monkey
  • 56. What is the primary economic activity in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Agriculture
B) Mining
C) Ecotourism
D) Fishing
  • 57. What is the name of the ecological park located within the canyon area?
A) Chiapas Adventure Park
B) Amikúu Ecological Park
C) Grijalva Nature Park
D) Canyon Discovery Park
  • 58. What event caused a significant impact on the tourism industry in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Wildfires
B) Floods
C) Earthquake
D) Boating accidents
  • 59. Which of the following is a major annual event held in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Sumidero Bike Race
B) Copa Mundo Fino swimming marathon
C) Chiapas Rock Climbing Festival
D) Canyon Kayak Challenge
  • 60. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as an extreme sport in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Mountain biking
B) Spelunking
C) Scuba diving
D) Rappelling
  • 61. What was the initial cost to open the Amikúu Ecological Park?
A) 150 million pesos
B) 120 million pesos
C) 200 million pesos
D) 100 million pesos
  • 62. Which of the following is NOT a waterfall mentioned in the text?
A) Árbol de Navidad
B) Cueva del Árbol
C) Cueva de Colores
D) Cueva del Hombre
  • 63. What is the name of the largest and oldest dock in Chiapa de Corzo?
A) Cahuare
B) Corzo Dock
C) Grijalva Dock
D) Chiapa Dock
  • 64. Which of the following is NOT a type of extreme sport mentioned in the text?
A) Skydiving
B) Mountain biking
C) Spelunking
D) Rappelling
  • 65. What is the name of the annual swimming marathon held in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Copa Mundo Fino
B) Grijalva Swim Fest
C) Chiapas Water Marathon
D) Canyon Swim Challenge
  • 66. Which of the following is NOT a lookout point in Sumidero Canyon?
A) El Suspiro
B) La Ceiba
C) Los Chiapas
D) El Roblar
  • 67. Which explorer named the area 'Sumidero'?
A) Becerra
B) Remesal
C) Diego de Mazariegos
D) Heinrich Berlin
  • 68. How far is the Ruins of Berlin from the Belisario Domínguez Bridge?
A) Seven km
B) Ten km
C) Fifteen km
D) Five km
  • 69. How many individual sites were discovered in the area by Alejandro Martínez in 1976?
A) 24 individual sites
B) 40 individual sites
C) 15 individual sites
D) 30 individual sites
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