Quiz on Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park

What is the local name of agarwood which is one of the most poached forest product due to its demand in the perfume industry?

• Laua-an

• Narra

• Lapnisan

• Bakhawan

What percentage of the Philippines' land area is still covered with primary rainforest?

• 15%

• 2%

• 50%

• 8%

What type of forest is the Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park known for?

• Cloud forest

• Lowland primary rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Boreal forest

What is a significant threat to the rainforest mentioned in the text?

• Urban development

• Plantation farming

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Increased tourism

What is the status of the forest in the Northwest Panay Peninsula?

• It is heavily logged

• It is a protected area

• It is a commercial area

• It is a mining site

What is the main reason for the destruction of forests in the Philippines?

• High demand for timber

• Lack of awareness

• Growing population and lack of income sources

• Natural disasters

What percentage of the rainforest in Southeast Asia has already disappeared?

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

• 50%

What is the role of forest rangers in the Northwest Panay Peninsula?

• To promote tourism

• To take action against illegal logging and poaching

• To manage agricultural lands

• To conduct scientific research

TRUE OR FALSE. In the Multiple Use Zone or MUZ, construction of facilities for commercial use are allowed.

• True

• False

What is the significance of the remaining stands of rainforests on Panay?

• They are used for agriculture

• They are sites for mining

• They serve as gene banks for rehabilitation

• They are tourist attractions