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Explore Biodiversity: Nature's Solutions Quiz
Test your knowledge about biodiversity and the unique flora and fauna of Sarawak! This quiz is designed to raise awareness about the importance of biological diversity and its significance to our environment and well-being.
Join us in celebrating our planet's rich biodiversity by answering these engaging questions!
- Biodiversity facts
- Unique species in Sarawak
- Conservation efforts
Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is celebrating “Biodiversity Day 2020” in conjunction with International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) 2020. When is the date it was observed annually?
1st May
22nd May
1st June
22nd June
Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is celebrating “Biodiversity Day 2020” in conjunction with International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) 2020. When is the date it was observed annually?
1st May
22nd May
1st June
22nd June
Every year the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity announces the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) 2020. What is the theme for this year?
Our Solutions are in Nature
Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism
Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health
Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity
Sarawak is known as “The Land of Hornbills”. There are over 50 species of hornbills in the world. How many species of hornbills can be found in Sarawak?
3
5
6
8
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is a sanctuary for one of Borneo’s endangered species and is located next to SBC. Name this endangered species?
Tiger
Giraffe
Orangutan
Pygmy elephant
This seasonal and nutritious fruits can only be found in Borneo. The fruit is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, sodium, calcium and iron. It is also known as Sarawak “tropical olive”.
Buah engkala (Litsea garciae)
Dabai (Canarium odontophyllum)
Black paper (Piper nigrum)
Mangosteen (Garnicia mangostana)
This winged fruit contains oil that is known as the “butter from the forest”. Usually used for cooking or eaten by mixing with warm rice to give a smooth buttery taste.
Coconut oil
Palm oil
Engkabang
Kepayang
These plant parts are used traditionally as a vessel in cooking.
Bamboo
Pitcher plant
Banana leaves
All of the above
Why are algae useful to humans and nature?
As biofilters to remove nutrients and other pollutants from wastewater
Indicators of environmental change
As a food supplement
All of the above
Sarawak has over 2,000 species of trees. What is the official tree species of Sarawak?
Chengal (Neobalanocarpus heimii)
Karas (Aquilaria malaccensis)
Belian (Eusideroxylon zwaggeri)
Meranti (Shorea faguetiana)
Adapting the idea of how a frog has a very good suction of their feet to developing a better grip tyre is also known as the study of
Biomimetic
Biodiversity
Biomechanics
Biodegradable
What is the major contribution of Actinomycetes to humans?
Food supply
Energy source
Textile industry
Drug development
Plants are known to filter air and carbon monoxide. Certain types of plant can also filter toxic pollution such as:
Toluene
Mercury
Formaldehyde
Hydrogen chlorine
This native plant can be used to treat diarrhoea and toothache, it can also be used as a food flavouring. What plant is this referring to?
Kesunda
Lemba
Bungkang leaves
Tapioca leaves
LitSara® product were derived from the plant that has a distinct citrusy smell from the oil extracted from its fruits and leaves. The plant also grows wildly in the highlands. What is this plant called?
Litsea cubeba (Pahkak, Tenem)
Adenosma nelsonioides (Bunga Ta’ang)
Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)
Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
A new, soon to be launched products from SBC are derived from Bunga Ta’ang. What is the trademark name of the products?
LitSara®
AdenoSara®
NatureSara®
BioSara®
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