Palm Oil Quiz

What is palm oil commonly used for?

• Building materials

• Electronics

• Cooking and cosmetics

• Clothing

Which country is the largest producer of palm oil?

• Malaysia

• Brazil

• Indonesia

• India

How much land is required to produce 1 ton of palm oil?

• 1 hectare

• 0.5 hectares

• 0.25 hectares

• 2 hectares

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What is a major environmental concern related to palm oil production?

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

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Which animals are affected by palm oil plantations?

• Elephants and lions

• Orangutans and tigers

• Bears and wolves

• Kangaroos and koalas

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How many Sumatran tigers are estimated to remain?

• Fewer than 100

• Fewer than 500

• Fewer than 1000

• Fewer than 2000

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What is a common ingredient in food and beauty products for consistency?

• Sugar

• Palm oil

• Salt

• Water

What type of trees are cut down for palm oil plantations?

• Pine trees

• Fig trees

• Oak trees

• Maple trees

What is a significant threat to the Sumatran tiger population?

• Climate change

• Palm oil plantations

• Overfishing

• Urban development

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What is the time span covered by the graph on Sumatran tigers?

• 1950-2000

• 1980-2020

• 1970-2020

• 1990-2020