SSGC Deforestation Quiz for SSIDC 2023

What is the main cause of deforestation in Sarawak?

• Logging

• forest-to-oil palm conversion

• Urbanization

• All of the above

What is the impact of deforestation in Sarawak on biodiversity?

• Increase

• No impact

• Decrease

• 😞 I don't know

What is the impact of deforestation in Sarawak on indigenous communities?

• Displacement

• No impact

• Improvement of living standards

• 😔 I don't know

The Sarawak government is actively working to stop deforestation in the state

• True

• False

What is the primary reason for the conversion of forests to oil palm plantations in Sarawak?

• Economic gain

• Conservation efforts

• Climate change mitigation

• 😔 I don't know

Deforestation in Sarawak is only caused by illegal logging activities

• True

• False

What was the net change in tree cover in Sarawak from 2000 to 2020, in terms of both area and percentage?

• 0.5%

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

Deforestation in Sarawak is confined to only certain areas of the state

• True

• False

What is the impact of deforestation in Sarawak on the local climate?

• No impact

• Cooling

• Warming

• Chilling

Deforestation in Sarawak is a problem that only affects Malaysia

• True

• False