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Earth Day Quiz

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Test you knowledge of snow leopard and mountain facts

Rugged mountainous landscapes are not only beautiful, they also serve as homes to snow leopards, as well as many different people and species of wildlife. Unfortunately, mountains and their ecosystems are also facing serious threats as a direct result from deforestation, mining, climate change, and encroachment.

You can help by learning about mountains and finding out how they are important to their diverse communities. Take the following quiz to learn some fun-facts while testing your Altitude I.Q.!

When you are done answering questions, click the Add Up My Score and Show Me the Answers buttons below.

Mountains provide what percentage of the world's population with fresh water?

The world's mountains are a reservoir of drinking water for 50% of the world. Worldwide, agriculture accounts for more than 70 % of freshwater consumption, mainly for irrigation of agricultural crops. In Africa and Asia, agriculture accounts for nearly 80 %. It is important that we do what we can in order to conserve our freshwater supply. By checking for leaky faucets, or converting to a low-flow shower head you can conserve an average of 2,500 gallons of water a year.

The highest 14 mountains in the world are all found in the Himalayan mountain system.

True. In fact, Mt. Everest is the world's tallest mountain towering 8,850 meters above sea level.

Snow leopards generally live above what elevation?

These elusive cats prefer high mountains, and live well above the tree line, at more than 4,000 meters. Snow leopards have been spotted as high as 18,000 feet!

Snow leopards are a ______ species.

Snow leopards are a keystone species. A keystone species has a relatively low population but plays a critical role in maintaining its mountain ecosystem—the same way an arch has only one keystone, but will collapse if the keystone is remove. If snow leopards were to disappear, the mountain ecosystems where they had lived will have very serious problems. For example, there will be no natural check on wild goat populations, and too many goats can lead to overgrazing which destroys mountain pastures and leads to erosion.

Snow leopards are not found in which mountainous country?

Snow leopards are not found in Bolivia. These beautiful cats only live in the high rugged mountains of Central Asia. Their range extends through twelve countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The cat's range is roughly indicated on the map below by the red shading. Bolivia, in South America, is home to the Giant Otter and Giant Armadillo both of which, like the snow leopard, are also endangered species.

There are over 50 species of cats on Earth?

False. There are 37 different species of cats on Earth! Wild cats inhabit some of the harshest terrains on the planet ranging from the highest mountain peaks, to the most arid desert regions.

Mountains make up about half of the world's physical landscape

False. In actuality, mountains make up about one quarter of the world's landscape and provide homes to at least one eigth of the world's people.

Check Your Score

5-7 Correct—You are a Himalayan Hot Shot!

Congratulations, you are the master of mountainous terrain! Now it's up to you to educate your friends and family with your knowledge of mountain ecosystems.

3-4 Correct—You have a High Altitude Aptitude

You are up to date on your mountain facts and are now even better equipped to inform others about these unique environments.

0-2 Correct—Keep on Trekkin'

Now you have the knowledge you need to go out and spread the word on mountainous landscapes and their inhabitants.

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