Singapore rubber plantation

The video discusses the significance of rubber plantations, highlighting that 95% of the world's crude rubber is processed from latex provided by millions of rubber trees. Although rubber is native to Brazil, British and Dutch planters have developed a monopoly on its production in the Far East. The video also touches on rubber's importance during wartime and Japan's efforts to seize rubber for its own needs.

What percentage of the world's crude rubber is processed from latex provided by rubber trees?

• 75%

• 50%

• 95%

• 100%

Where is rubber originally native to?

• Indonesia

• China

• Brazil

• India

Which countries were successful in developing a monopoly on rubber production?

• United States and Canada

• Germany and France

• British and Dutch

• Spain and Portugal

What is Japan's interest in rubber during wartime?

• To destroy the plantations

• To use it for civilian purposes

• To meet its own war needs

• To export it to other countries

Why is rubber considered a prime essential during war?

• It is used for making food supplies

• It is crucial for military equipment

• It is a source of energy

• It is used for building shelters