Which national park in Kastamonu and Bartın provinces preserves pristine karst canyons and old-growth deciduous temperate rainforests in the Pontic Mountains?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Küre Mountains National Park
- Step 1: The Küre Mountains National Park protects deep limestone canyons (such as Valla Canyon), sinkholes (Ilgarini Cave), and rich temperate biodiversity.
- Step 2: It holds a certified PAN Parks wilderness designation.
Answer
Küre Mountains National Park.
Why not the others: 'Köprülü Canyon' is a rafting river canyon in Antalya; 'Aladağlar' is an alpine climbing range in Niğde/Adana; 'Munzur Valley' is in Tunceli.
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