Palm Oil/Orangutan Lesson 1 & 2

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What is palm oil?

Back

A type of edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree, commonly used in food products, cosmetics, and household items.

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What happens to tiger populations when oil palms are grown?

Back

Tiger populations decrease because the orangutan population decreases.

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What is the impact of palm oil on wildlife?

Back

The expansion of palm oil plantations often leads to habitat loss for many species, threatening their survival and leading to decreased biodiversity.

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What role do trees play in the ecosystem?

Back

They provide oxygen, improve air quality, conserve water, preserve soil, and support wildlife habitats.

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What happens to rat and pig populations in an oil palm ecosystem?

Back

They increase.

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What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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Why is habitat loss a concern for wildlife?

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Habitat loss threatens the survival of species by reducing their living space and resources.

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What are some products that contain palm oil?

Back

Food products, cosmetics, and household items.

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How does palm oil production affect orangutans?

Back

Palm oil production leads to habitat destruction, which threatens orangutan populations.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.