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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. When was Puerto Princesa Underground River declared one of the 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition?
A) July 29, 2011
B) June 30, 2019
C) November 11, 2011
D) January 28, 2012
  • 2. Which organization conducted the validation process for the New7Wonders?
A) Department of Tourism
B) World Tourism Organization
C) United Nations
D) New7Wonders Foundation
  • 3. Who extended gratitude to supporters of the Puerto Princesa Underground River in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition?
A) Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn
B) President Benigno Simeon Aquino III
C) Assistant Secretary Benito Bengzon Jr.
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) November 11, 2011
C) June 30, 2019
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) June 30, 2019
B) July 29, 2011
C) January 28, 2012
D) November 11, 2011
  • 7. What was a criticism of the New7Wonders voting procedure?
A) Only tourists could vote
B) Nothing prohibited repetitive voting
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) Halong Bay
B) Iguazu Falls
C) Amazon rainforest
D) Jeju Island
  • 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) Malacañang
C) Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn
D) New7Wonders Foundation
  • 10. What incentive was associated with the New7Wonders voting campaign in the Philippines?
A) Environmental grants
B) International recognition
C) Increased tourism
D) Government funding
  • 11. How many forest types are found in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park?
A) Fifteen
B) Thirteen
C) Eight
D) Ten
  • 12. Which soil type is NOT mentioned as having forest formations in the park?
A) Sandy soil
B) Montane soil
C) Limestone soil
D) Ultramafic soil
  • 13. How many plant species have been identified in the park?
A) Approximately 500
B) Less than 600
C) Around 700
D) More than 800
  • 14. Which tree species is commonly found in the lowland forest of the park?
A) Bamboo
B) Dipterocarp species
C) Oak
D) Pine
  • 15. Which of the following is a beach forest species found in the park?
A) Pine
B) Oak
C) Maple
D) Bitaog (Calophyllum inophyllum)
  • 16. What percentage of Palawan's bird species are found in the park?
A) 67%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 80%
  • 17. Which bird species is endemic to Palawan and found in the park?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) Sparrow
C) Eagle
D) Palawan hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei)
  • 18. Which primate species is found in the park?
A) Orangutan
B) Long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis)
C) Chimpanzee
D) Gorilla
  • 19. Which reptile is a large predator found in the park?
A) Common reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
B) Skink
C) Gecko
D) Iguana
  • 20. Which amphibian is the most dominant in the park?
A) Tree frog
B) Philippine woodland frog (Rana acanthi)
C) Toad
D) Salamander
  • 21. Which species of sea turtle is found in the park's coastal area?
A) Leatherback sea turtle
B) Loggerhead sea turtle
C) Green sea turtle
D) Hawksbill sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
  • 22. How many species of bat are found in the park's cave?
A) Five
B) Nine
C) Eleven
D) Seven
  • 23. Which marine mammal is found feeding in the park's coastal area?
A) Whale
B) Dolphin
C) Sea cow (Dugong dugon)
D) Manatee
  • 24. Which of the following is an endemic reptile species to Palawan found in the park?
A) Green anaconda
B) Komodo dragon
C) King cobra
D) Barbourula busuangensis
  • 25. Which bird species is known as the blue-naped parrot?
A) Tanygnathus lucionensis
B) Macaw
C) Blue jay
D) Parakeet
  • 26. Which mammal species is unique to Palawan and found in the park?
A) Fox
B) Raccoon
C) Rabbit
D) Palawan bearded pig (Sus ahoenobarbus)
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a plant species found in the park?
A) Dipterocarp
B) Rattan
C) Maple
D) Pandan
  • 28. Which bird species is known as the Tabon scrub fowl?
A) Megapodius cumunigii
B) Quail
C) Pigeon
D) Ostrich
  • 29. Which of the following is a common reptile predator in the park?
A) Chameleon
B) Tortoise
C) Monitor lizard (Varanus salvator)
D) Newt
  • 30. When was the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) In 2012
B) In 2010
C) In 1999
D) In 2007
  • 31. What significant event happened to the park in 2012?
A) It was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and became a Ramsar Wetland Site
B) It was expanded to include more land area
C) It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
D) It was closed to the public for renovations
  • 32. How is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River primarily accessed by tourists?
A) Through road trips to the seaside village of Sabang, followed by a kayak trip
B) By hiking through the Saint Paul Mountain Range
C) By a direct ferry ride from Puerto Princesa city
D) By a helicopter tour over the park
  • 33. What major discovery was made by environmentalists and geologists in 2010?
A) The river was found to be the longest in the world
B) The subterranean river has a second floor with small waterfalls inside the cave
C) A new type of stalactite formation was found
D) A new species of bat was discovered
  • 34. What is the length of the underground section of the Cabayugan River?
A) 32 kilometers (20 miles)
B) 6 kilometers (3.7 miles)
C) 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles)
D) 8.2 kilometers (5.1 miles)
  • 35. What natural phenomenon occurs in the river due to the mixing of saltwater and freshwater?
A) Complete mixing of saltwater and freshwater
B) A stratified water column with a freshwater upper layer
C) Creation of a whirlpool
D) Formation of ice in the river
  • 36. What happens to the stratification of the water column during heavy rain?
A) The freshwater layer disappears completely
B) The stratification becomes more pronounced
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) 32 kilometers (20 miles)
B) 8.2 kilometers (5.1 miles)
C) 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles)
D) 360 meters (1,180 feet)
  • 38. What type of landscape characterizes the park?
A) Rainforest landscape
B) Limestone karst mountain 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 mountain-to-lake ecosystem
D) A forest-to-river ecosystem
  • 40. What is the volume of the Italian's Chamber?
A) Approximately 360 meters long
B) Approximately 2.5 million square meters
C) Approximately 8.2 kilometers long
D) Approximately 32 kilometers long
  • 41. What is the significance of the park's forests?
A) They are the oldest forests in Asia
B) They are the newest forests in Asia
C) They are some of the most important forests in Asia
D) They are the smallest forests in Asia
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