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The first step in restoring pine woodlands is prescribed burning.

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T
B
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Which of the following statements about wildfires is true?

A
Wildfires allow certain plant types to reproduce by cracking their seeds.
B
Natural wildfires should be prevented to maintain wildlife habitats.
C
The loss of undergrowth caused by wildfires is detrimental to an ecosystem.
D
All of the above
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What is the effect of wildfires on biodiversity?

A
temporary decrease, but long-term increase
B
temporary increase, but long-term decrease
C
increases
D
decreases
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How are the benefits of wildfires in deciduous and northern forests similar?

A
increased tree quantity
B
increased amount of lichens
C
increased nutritional value of growth
D
all of the above
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The first step in restoring pine woodlands is prescribed burning.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about forestry education is true?

A
All educational facilities cover forestry to the same depth.
B
Individuals can pursue doctorates in forestry in any state.
C
Program focus will remain the same from state to state.
D
Some states have greater access to forestry programs than others.
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How are the benefits of wildfires in grasslands and northern forests similar?

A
increased tree quantity
B
increased food production for grazers
C
increased amount of lichens
D
all of the above
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Preventing all wildfires is necessary for maintaining healthy forest ecosystems.

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T
B
F
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How are forest fires beneficial to conifers like Jack Pines?

A
Jack pine seeds are protected by forest fires.
B
Pine cones are carried on the winds produced by forest fires.
C
Forest fires release the seeds stored in Jack pine cones.
D
All of the above.
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Which of the following is not a benefit of wildfires to ecosystems?

A
habitat loss
B
underbrush reduction
C
new growth
D
plant regeneration
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Historically, wildfires were viewed as detrimental to forest ecosystems.

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T
B
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How do wildfires help control plant disease?

A
Wildfires are more likely to kill off plants that are likely to spread disease.
B
Wildfires help control populations of fungi and insects that can lead to plant disease.
C
Wildfires thin underbrush which leads to plant disease.
D
All of the above

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