CLEAN : Sri Lanka organic revolution threatens tea disaster

CLEAN : Sri Lanka organic revolution threatens tea disaster

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the critical role of nitrogen in the tea industry, emphasizing that without it, production could decline by 50%, affecting foreign exchange earnings, employment, and the global image of Ceylon tea. Ceylon tea is preferred worldwide due to its quality and low pesticide use. However, switching to organic tea could result in significant crop loss and is not economically viable due to limited market demand. The transcript ends with unrelated content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the key nutrients that the tea industry relies on?

Sodium, Chloride, and Manganese

Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulfur

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium

Iron, Zinc, and Copper

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major consequence of a 50% decline in tea production?

Improvement in tea quality

Loss of foreign exchange earnings

Rise in global tea prices

Increase in local tea consumption

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Ceylon tea preferred by buyers worldwide?

It has a unique taste and color with low pesticide content

It is the only organic tea available

It is cheaper than other teas

It is produced in larger quantities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique characteristic of Ceylon tea compared to other teas?

Longer shelf life

Higher caffeine content

Stronger aroma

Lower occurrence of insecticides and pesticides

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential drawback of switching to fully organic tea production?

Decrease in tea quality

Higher pesticide usage

Loss of 50% of the crop

Increase in production costs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of going completely organic on tea prices?

There is no significant market for organic tea

Prices will increase by 50%

Prices will remain the same

Prices will decrease by 50%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge of the organic tea market?

It is highly competitive

It is extremely limited

It is dominated by a few countries

It is rapidly growing