Natural Resources of Puerto Rico Quiz

What is the main reason for Puerto Rico's warm climate?

• It is close to the equator

• It is surrounded by warm water

• Its location in the tropical zone with plenty of sunlight

• Its mountain ranges trap heat

Which of these is one of the three main regions of Puerto Rico?

• Desert Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sandy Plateaus

What is the Northern Karst region known for?

• Tall mountains and valleys

• Sandy beaches and dunes

• Caves and hills formed by limestone erosion

• Flat grasslands

Which mountain is the highest point in Puerto Rico?

• Sierra de Luquillo

• Sierra de Cayey

• Cordillera Central

• Cerro Punta

What is Puerto Rico's most important natural resource?

• Gold

• Water

• Oil

• Coal

Which characteristic describes renewable resources?

• Take millions of years to form

• Cannot be replaced

• Can grow back quickly

• Are only found underground

Which of these is a native plant to Puerto Rico?

• Amapola

• Palm trees

• Banana trees

• Pine trees

What is special about the coquí frog?

• It can change colors

• It is endemic to Puerto Rico

• It lives in the ocean

• It can fly short distances

How have humans changed Puerto Rico's natural environment?

• By building more mountains

• By creating new islands

• By cutting down trees

• By making more rain fall

Which region is found in the central part of Puerto Rico?

• Coastal Plains

• Northern Karst

• Mountainous Interior

• Southern Valley