Geografía y Ecología de la Orinoquía

Which river basin does the Orinoquía region in Colombia belong to?

• Amazon River basin

• Magdalena River basin

• Orinoco River basin

• Cauca River basin

How many main zones is the Orinoquía region divided into?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Where does the Orinoco River basin extend from?

• From the Andes to the Pacific Ocean

• From the Andes to the Amazon rainforest

• From the Amazon rainforest to the Atlantic Ocean

• From the Andes to the Caribbean Sea

What type of vegetation mainly characterizes Los Llanos?

• Dense forests and tropical jungles

• Livestock vegetation and large intertropical savannas

• Deserts and cacti

• Tundra and alpine vegetation

How is the relief and climate of the Orinoquía region described?

• Mountainous with cold and dry climate

• Flat with warm, humid to dry climate

• Volcanic with temperate climate

• Coastal with tropical rainy climate

What type of activity is suitable for the soils of the Orinoquía?

• Intensive agriculture

• Large-scale mining

• Extensive livestock farming

• Commercial fishing

What is the capital of the Meta department and an important commercial center of the Eastern Plains?

• Yopal

• Arauca

• Puerto Carreño

• Villavicencio

What traditions characterize Villavicencio, affectionately known as Villavo?

• Andean and carnival traditions

• Folklore and llanera traditions

• Fishing and navigation traditions

• Mining and craftsmanship traditions

What musical instruments are used in the Joropo, a musical rhythm from the region?

• Guitar and flute

• Harp and maracas

• Drums and trumpets

• Piano and violin

Why is the Caño Cristales river known as the "Rainbow River"?

• Because of the presence of colorful fish

• Because of the reflection of the sun on the water

• Because of an endemic aquatic plant called Macarenia clavigera

• Because of the minerals in its rocks