Safeguarding the rainforests - The future of palm oil

What is the main environmental concern associated with palm oil production?

• Deforestation and loss of biodiversity

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Soil erosion

What is the primary use of palm oil in supermarkets?

• Cosmetics

• Fuel

• Cleaning agents

• Food products

What innovative product did Ludovic Gerboin create in his bakery?

• Organic sourdough bread

• A palm oil-free cake

• Alguette, a baguette made with algae

• A new type of chocolate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the main problem faced by bakeries according to the text?

• Surplus of unsold bread

• Competition from supermarkets

• Lack of skilled workers

• High energy costs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What alternative to palm oil is being developed in the text?

• Olive oil

• Coconut oil

• Cooking oil made from leftover bread

• Sunflower oil

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main threat to orangutans mentioned in the text?

• Urban expansion

• Climate change

• Poaching

• Deforestation due to palm oil production

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What certification is mentioned as a way to ensure sustainable palm oil production?

• Rainforest Alliance

• Organic certification

• RSPO certification

• Fair Trade

What is the new raw material developed from palm oil waste?

• Animal feed

• Packaging material

• Fertilizer

• Biofuel

What is the main advantage of the yeast oil developed in the text?

• It has a longer shelf life

• It's cheaper than palm oil

• It's richer in nutrients

• It's flavorless

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main goal of Sulastri Rahmawati and her cooperative?

• To export palm oil directly

• To obtain RSPO certification

• To increase palm oil production

• To switch to soybean farming