Biodiesel and Conservation Quiz

Text 1: Yangtze Turtle Death

• One of four remaining Yangtze giant softshell turtles died in China's Suzhou zoo.
• The female turtle, Rafetus Swinhoei, was over 90 years old.
• Experts attempted artificial insemination for a fifth time shortly before her death.
• The turtle's death is due to hunting, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
• One male remains in a Chinese zoo.
• Two others survive in the wild in Vietnam.
• Determining the gender of the wild turtles is challenging.
• Post-mortem analysis of ovarian tissue was collected for further research.

Text 2: Biodiesel Fuel

• Biodiesel is a form of biofuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
• Chemically treating vegetable oil or animal fat with alcohol creates biodiesel.
• Biodiesel is suitable for use in diesel engines with little modification.
• Biodiesel emissions are lower compared to petroleum diesel, reducing unburned hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and other gases.
• Biodiesel production in the U.S. has reduced dependence on imported oil, and created jobs.
• Biodiesel produces less soot, carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and sulfur dioxide than petroleum diesel.
• Biodiesel use helps reduce air pollution and healthcare costs.
• Biodiesel is presented as an alternative fuel source for environmental concerns.

Text 3: Simple Breakfast Recipe

• The recipe is for toast with berries.
• Ingredients: eggs, milk, sugar, butter, bread, mixed frozen berries, icing sugar.
• Instructions: Beat eggs, milk, and sugar. Heat butter, dip bread in egg mixture, fry until golden brown. Slice bread in half, spoon berries on top, dust with icing sugar.

Text 4: B100 Biodiesel Trial

• The Agriculture Ministry in [country not specified] is trialing 100% biodiesel fuel (B100).
• B100 is made from fatty acid methyl ester from crude palm oil (CPO).
• This trial aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
• The trial will involve 50 ministry vehicles and tractors.
• B100 fuel allows vehicles to travel further per liter compared to fossil fuels (13.1 km/liter vs. 9.6 km/liter).
• The ministry will discuss large-scale B100 production with state-owned companies.
• Estimated cost is approximately Rp 8,000 (57 US cents) per liter.
• B100 reduces pollution and boosts domestic use of CPO.

Text 5: First Printer Experience

• The narrator's first experience using a printer.
• The older brother helped the narrator.
• Steps: turning on the printer, inserting paper, opening the file on the computer, selecting the printer, checking settings, pressing print.
• The narrator watched the homework print.
• The narrator felt happy and proud about using the printer.

Test your knowledge on both the critically endangered Yangtze giant softshell turtle and biodiesel fuel. This quiz covers species extinction, biofuels, and environmental efforts in Indonesia, focusing on important conservation and fuel topics.