The Choco Rainforest Restoration Quiz

What is the main threat to the Choco Rainforest?

• Deforestation for agriculture and settlements

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Air pollution

How does the Choco Rainforest compare in size to Grand Canyon National Park?

• The same size

• Nearly one and a half times the size

• Twice the size

• Half the size

What percentage of the original forest cover remains in Ecuador's Choco?

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

Why is simply replanting trees not an effective solution for rainforest restoration?

• It does not recreate the complex diversity of species

• It requires too much water

• It takes too long

• It is too expensive

What is the surprising ingredient that aids in forest regrowth?

• Animal fur

• Animal poop

• Animal footprints

• Animal saliva

What role do animals play in the Choco Rainforest restoration?

• They water the plants

• They disperse seeds through their droppings

• They provide shade for new plants

• They protect young trees from pests

What is the main goal of planting fruit-bearing trees in the restoration plots?

• To produce timber for logging

• To increase the aesthetic value of the forest

• To attract animals that will help disperse seeds

• To provide food for local communities

What is the significance of monitoring animal populations in the restoration plots?

• To study animal behavior

• To prevent animals from entering the plots

• To track which animals are helping with seed dispersal

• To ensure animals do not eat the new plants

What is a limitation of ecological restoration mentioned in the video?

• It cannot stop the destruction of intact habitats

• It is too costly to implement

• It requires too much manpower

• It is not effective in tropical climates

What is the ultimate hope for the tree islands in the Choco Rainforest?

• To be converted into agricultural land

• To kickstart natural regeneration processes

• To serve as research sites

• To become tourist attractions