Oil Palm Plantations

What is a primary reason for the widespread cultivation of oil palm?

What percentage of tropical deforestation is attributed to oil palm cultivation?

What environmental issue is directly caused by the expansion of oil palm plantations?

In 2003, how many hectares were covered by oil palm plantations in Kalimantan?

Which of the following products exemplifies the versatility of oil palm?

Oil Palm: Affordability and Versatility

Oil palm production is driven by its affordability, abundance, and versatility.
Its affordability benefits producers (farmers) due to its low cost.
The abundance of oil palm is attributed to its year-round growth in tropical climates.
Oil palm's versatility is demonstrated by its use in various products, including food, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and biofuels.
In 2014, oil palm accounted for approximately 33% of global oil production from oil crops.

Environmental Impacts of Oil Palm Production

Oil palm production has significant environmental impacts, primarily deforestation.
Large-scale deforestation occurs to create space for oil palm plantations.
The burning of forests for plantation development contributes to haze, causing severe health issues.
In 2003, oil palm plantations covered around 1 million hectares of Kalimantan, illustrating the scale of land conversion.
Oil palm contributes to deforestation on a global scale, accounting for approximately 2.3% of global deforestation and 5% of tropical deforestation.

This quiz explores the dual nature of oil palm production, focusing on its affordability and versatility as well as the significant environmental impacts associated with its cultivation. It examines the factors driving oil palm's global production and highlights the consequences of deforestation due to plantation expansion.