Malaysian Tropical Rainforest

Question 1

Where is the Malaysian Tropical Rainforest located?

Answer 1

Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, Asia

Question 2

What are the main causes of deforestation in Malaysia?

Answer 2

Economic gain from exporting timber, metal ores, and agricultural produce

Key contributors include palm oil plantations and mining companies.

Question 3

When did significant deforestation in Malaysia begin?

Answer 3

1960s to present

Question 4

Who are the primary actors involved in the deforestation of Malaysian rainforests?

Answer 4

Government, palm oil plantations, mining companies

Question 5

What is the largest export product contributing to deforestation in Malaysia?

Answer 5

Palm oil

Question 6

What type of logging contributes to deforestation in Malaysia?

Answer 6

Clear felling for timber like mahogany

Question 7

How much has the population of Malaysia increased in the last 50 years?

Answer 7

Tripled

Question 8

What infrastructure project contributes to deforestation in Malaysia?

Answer 8

Building HEP dams like the Bakun dam

Question 9

What environmental issue is exacerbated by heavy rainfall due to deforestation?

Answer 9

Soil erosion

Question 10

What is a significant ecological impact of deforestation in places like the Main Range?

Answer 10

Loss of biodiversity

Question 11

How does deforestation contribute to global issues?

Answer 11

Contribution to climate change

Question 12

What percentage of forests did Malaysia lose between 1990 and 2010?

Answer 12

9%

Question 13

What are the effects of forest fires as a result of deforestation?

Answer 13

Air and water pollution - creates smog

Question 14

How has economic development in Malaysia changed from 1970 to 2020?

Answer 14

GDP per person grew from $350 in 1970 to $11,500 in 2020