Orangutans and Oil Palm Quiz

What is the primary habitat of orangutans?

• Deserts

• Rainforests

• Grasslands

• Tundra

Which island is home to the largest population of orangutans?

• Sumatra

• Borneo

• Java

• Bali

What is the main product obtained from oil palm trees?

• Coconut oil

• Olive oil

• Palm oil

• Sunflower oil

Which of the following is a threat to orangutan populations?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Air pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the role of orangutans in their ecosystem?

• Pollinators

• Seed dispersers

• Predators

• Decomposers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which country is a major producer of palm oil?

• Brazil

• Indonesia

• India

• China

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the average lifespan of an orangutan in the wild?

• 10-15 years

• 20-25 years

• 30-40 years

• 50-60 years

Which part of the oil palm tree is used to produce palm oil?

• Leaves

• Trunk

• Fruit

• Roots

What is a key characteristic of orangutans that distinguishes them from other great apes?

• They are primarily aquatic

• They have a prehensile tail

• They are arboreal

• They are nocturnal

Which of the following is a conservation status of orangutans?

• Least Concern

• Near Threatened

• Vulnerable

• Critically Endangered

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4