Matching Pairs 3 Getting Back To Nature - 5Online version 3 Getting Back To Nature - 5 by Armando Bello 1 f. Why is the money collected from visiting tourists important for our protected areas? 2 e. According to the text, how are national parks and reserves different? 3 g. What percentage of the Costa Rican territory is occupied by protected areas? 4 b. What is the purpose of protected areas? 5 c. What are two types of protected areas you can visit in Costa Rica? 6 a. How big is Costa Rica's territory? It contributes to continue protecting our natural resources. Conservation groups support reserves financially. To preserve the ecosystems of the region. It´s only 51 100 km2. 25% National parks and reserves