Chocolate Hills and Karst Landscapes Quiz

What gives the Chocolate Hills their name?

• Their chocolate-like taste

• The presence of cocoa trees

• Their origin from chocolate factories

• The brown color of grasses during the dry season

What is the primary geological process responsible for the formation of the Chocolate Hills?

• Volcanic activity

• Erosion of limestone

• Deposition of sand

• Glacial movement

What type of rock forms the base of the Chocolate Hills?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

• Metamorphic rock

What is karstification?

• The deposition of sedimentary layers

• The erosion of limestone into dramatic features

• The formation of coral reefs

• The process of volcanic eruption

How does carbonic acid contribute to karstification?

• It hardens the limestone

• It dissolves limestone, creating cracks

• It forms new limestone layers

• It prevents erosion

What weather pattern significantly influences the symmetry of the Chocolate Hills?

• Tornadoes

• Monsoon

• Hurricanes

• Droughts

Why can't large plants grow on the Chocolate Hills?

• There is insufficient soil depth

• The soil is too fertile

• The hills are too steep

• The climate is too cold

What is a major threat to the Chocolate Hills despite their protected status?

• Urban development

• Tourism

• Quarrying and mining

• Deforestation

Why is it important to study karst landscapes?

• To improve agricultural practices

• To understand volcanic activity

• To ensure safe water access and prevent hazards

• To promote tourism

What percentage of Bohol's population lives on karst landscapes?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%