Test your knowledge of the resilient and beautiful plants that thrive in high-altitude environments. From delicate wildflowers to hardy shrubs, explore the unique flora that calls the mountains home.
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1 1. Why are the Atlas Cedar forests crucial for the conservation of the Barbary macaque?
They provide a unique diet essential for the macaque's survival
They are the only habitat where the Barbary macaque can live
They offer a habitat that supports a diverse ecosystem, including the Barbary macaque
They supply water sources that are vital for the Barbary macaque's drinking needs
2 2. What unique characteristic helps the Edelweiss survive in its mountainous habitat?
White hairs on its leaves and stems
Bad odour to detract pests
Spiky stems
Poisonous flowers
3 3. What are the main medicinal uses of arnica (Arnica montana)?
Treating digestive issues
Relieving pain and inflammation
Reducing fever
Enhancing cognitive function
4 4. What species of rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal?
Rhododendron arboreum
Rhododendron campanulatum
Rhododendron campylocarpum
Rhododendron forrestii
5 5. Where are Gentian plants commonly found in the wild?
Tropical rainforests
Arctic tundra
Alpine meadows
Desert plains
6 6. Where does Campanula morettiana typically grow?
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
Dolomites
Andes
7 7. What is another name for Calceolaria uniflora?
Penguin’s face
Lady’s gloves
Darwin’s slipper
Bellflower
8 8. Where in France is the Twin flower found?
The Loire Valley
The Vanoise region
The Pyrenees
The Provence region
9 9. What family does the Alpine Sea Holly belong to?
Carrot family, Apiaceae
Thistle family, Asteraceae
Rose family, Rosaceae
Pea family, Fabaceae
10 10. What is the significance of the Waqanki orchid in Quechua legend?
It symbolises the victory of the Inca warriors
It represents the tears of an Inca princess who lost her forbidden love
It was used as a medicinal plant by the Inca people
It is the flower that blooms only at ight in the Machu Picchu region
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