Question Q6GS1GS1
Describing the distribution of palm oil producing countries, throw light on the major environmental issues faced by them.
Main Body
Palm oil can in India is largely imported from South-East Asian countries.
High South
East
Asian
Region
Distribution of Palm oil producing countries
1Equatorial wet climatic region countries.
2In Asia, mostly South-East Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia are.
3In Africa → Madagascar, Ghana are.
4In South America → Brazil, Bolivia are.
5They are some palm oil producing countries.
Environmental Concerns
1Slash & Burn Agriculture practiced
2Reduce tree cover by deforestation
3Afforestation in equatorial region will improve due to acidic soil
4Sacrificing Carbon stock of the forests.
5Threaten biodiversity dependent on forest. (E.g.) Isuzu, Sumatran Prince
6Commercialization introduce production.
7Overuse of land may deplete soil's nutrition capacity already limited.
8Threat to climatic condition. (E.g.) Reduction in transfiguration.
129 words6 paragraphs
Diagram
Map showing distribution of palm oil producing regions including South East Asia, African regions, and South America
- Identifies major palm oil producing regions correctly
- Covers multiple environmental concerns comprehensively
- Mentions specific regions (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil)
- Links production to biodiversity loss
Topper
SATVIK SHARMA
AIR 3272025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Palm Oil Production and Environmental Issues
Global Distribution and Environmental Impacts
Writing Stats
129
Total words
6
Paragraphs