Costa Rica: Land of Biodiversity

What is the capital city of Costa Rica?

• Lima

• San José

• Panama City

• Bogotá

Name the two main mountain ranges in Costa Rica.

• Sierra Nevada and Alps

• Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

• Andes and Himalayas

• Cordillera de Talamanca and Cordillera de Guanacaste

What is the significance of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica?

• It has no impact on the tourism industry in Costa Rica

• The volcano is not located in Costa Rica

• It is a dormant volcano with no significant activity

• It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and a major tourist attraction.

How many national parks does Costa Rica have?

• 29

• 40

• 15

• 10

What is the name of the famous cloud forest reserve in Costa Rica?

• Everglades National Park

• Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

• Sahara Desert Reserve

• Amazon Rainforest Reserve

Which two oceans border Costa Rica?

• Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean

What are the major climate zones in Costa Rica?

• Tropical wet, tropical wet and dry, and cloud forests

• Desert and steppe

• Mediterranean and temperate

• Polar and tundra

Name three types of ecosystems found in Costa Rica.

• Grassland, taiga, and chaparral ecosystem

• Coral reef, alpine, and wetland ecosystem

• Rainforest, cloud forest, and mangrove ecosystem

• Desert, tundra, and savanna ecosystem

What is the importance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica?

• It is important for its high population density and urban development.

• It is important for its desert climate and lack of biodiversity.

• It is important for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystem.

• It is important for its lack of vegetation and wildlife.

How does the biodiversity of Costa Rica contribute to its economy?

• By promoting deforestation

• By limiting the use of natural resources

• Through industrial manufacturing

• Through ecotourism, agriculture, and pharmaceutical research