Argan Wisdom: “Empowering Communities to Preserve a Natural Wond

The Argan tree is native to which country?

• Spain

• Morocco

• Egypt

• India

The oil produced from Argan nuts is commonly used for:

• cooking

• skin and health care

• furniture polish

• all of them

How long can an Argan tree live?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

What is the main reason why the Argan tree is important to the environment?

• It produces oxygen.

• It prevents soil erosion and desertification.

• It grows in the desert.

• It provides shade to animals.

In traditional Amazigh culture, who are responsible for producing Argan oil?

• men

• women

• children

• elders

What is a key characteristic of the Argan tree's roots?

• They grow very shallow.

• They grow deep into the ground to find water.

• They are edible.

• They are poisonous.

Which animal is known to climb the Argan tree to eat its fruit?

• camel

• sheep

• goat

• cow

Argan oil is rich in:

• Vitamins A and E

• Calcium and iron

• Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids

• Both a) and c)

What is one of the main challenges facing the Argan tree today?

• Climate change and deforestation

• Overproduction of oil

• Lack of demand for the oil

• Animal attacks

Which part of the Argan tree is primarily used to make oil?

• Leaves

• Bark

• Fruit kernel

• Roots