Malaysian Rainforest Quizizz

Where is Malaysia ?

• China

• South East Asia

• Europe

• South America

How much of Malaysia’s land is covered by rainforest?

• 60%

• 72%

• 67%

• 90%

Is The Bakun dam in Malaysia responsible for supplying energy for the industrialised Peninsular Malaysia?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is not a threat of deforestation in the Malaysian rainforest?

• Road building

• Tin Mining

• over abstraction from aquifers

• Oil and gas extraction

Which of the following are economic gains of deforestation?

• Jobs are created in mining, farming and energy production

• Companies pay taxes to the government which can be used to improve public services

• The number of tourists attracted to the rainforest could decrease

• Products such as oil palm and rubber provide raw materials for processing industries and boost economy

Is selective logging used in Malaysia?

• Yes

• No

How much forest is cleared on average every year in Malaysia?

• 3000 Hectares

• 2500 Hectares

• 1800 Hectares

• 800 Hectares

Soil erosion and loss of biodiversity are two impacts of deforestation what is another impact?

What does FSC stand for?

• Forest standard conservation

• Forest Stewardship council

• Forest selective council

• Forest stewardship conservation

The most damaging form of deforestation is clear felling and slash and burn. Which of the following is a sustainable management strategy to mitigate this problem?

• Debt reduction

• Ecotourism

• International agreements

• Selective logging and replanting