Understanding Palm Oil Production and Environmental Impact

What is a major use of palm oil in the food industry?

• As a main ingredient

• As a flavor enhancer

• As a coloring agent

• As a preservative

What is another industry where palm oil is increasingly used?

• Paper manufacturing

• Pharmaceuticals

• Biodiesel

• Textiles

Which country is the largest producer of palm oil in Southeast Asia?

• Vietnam

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Indonesia

By what year does Indonesia plan to expand its oil palm plantations for biofuel?

• 2020

• 2030

• 2015

• 2025

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What environmental issue is directly linked to palm oil production?

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Water contamination

• Air pollution

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What critical issue does palm oil production cause for wildlife?

• Habitat loss

• Overpopulation

• None of the above

• Increased predation

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What is the primary goal of the farmers' cooperative supported by Cargill in Sumatra?

• Increase palm oil export

• Enhance local tourism

• Expand plantation size

• Protect the environment

What type of support does Cargill provide to the smallholders in Hindoli?

• Financial loans

• Educational programs

• Agricultural training

• All of the above

How has the cooperative changed the lives of the smallholders?

• Improved education

• All of the above

• Increased income

• Better healthcare

Sustainability refers to

• how many species are present in an ecosystem
• when a species goes extinct
• how long a species lives
• the ability to maintain ecological process over long periods of time.

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