How to Save the Rainforest

What is the leading cause of deforestation in Brazil?

• Cattle ranching

• Illegal logging

• Palm oil production

• Climate change

Which region has the highest demand for palm oil?

• Europe

• United States

• Asia

• Africa

What is the main goal of the SAFE project in Malaysian Borneo?

• To promote palm oil cultivation

• To study the impact of deforestation on wildlife

• To boycott palm oil products

• To increase biodiversity in palm oil plantations

What is the minimum width of riparian reserves needed to support equivalent numbers of birds of conservation concern?

• 20 meters

• 40 meters

• 50 meters

• 100 meters

Which country supplies the majority of the world's palm oil?

• Brazil

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• United States

What is the average annual loss of forest cover in Borneo between 1985 and 2005?

• 100,000 hectares

• 500,000 hectares

• 850,000 hectares

• 1 million hectares

What is the main focus of the SAFE project in relation to palm oil farming?

• To find a compromise between agriculture and conservation

• To completely ban palm oil cultivation

• To increase palm oil production

• To promote sustainable palm oil farming

What percentage of global palm oil demand comes from Europe and the United States?

• Less than 10%

• Around 25%

• Around 50%

• More than 75%

What is the main reason for the increase in palm oil production in the 1980s?

• Demand for a cheap alternative to trans fats

• Environmental concerns

• Government subsidies

• Health benefits

What is the potential consequence of losing the world's rainforests?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increase in carbon emissions

• Loss of natural resources

• All of the above