Modern Forestry Answers

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Where is the carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?

A
the ground
B
plant structures
C
the air
D
all of the above
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Reforestation always occurs as a result of human intervention.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not part of the role of a forester?

A
develop sustainable practices
B
prevent removal of timber
C
determine means for continued growth
D
assess timber quality
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The main purpose of a forester is to identify land for timber harvesting.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following would most likely employ a forester?

A
state governments
B
lumber businesses
C
national governments
D
all of the above
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A forester is _______

A
a person who cuts down trees
B
a park ranger
C
a person who manages and supervises land used for timber production
D
responsible for creating topographical maps of forests
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Even-aged management practices involves clearing trees that _______.

A
are all the same height
B
are all the same weight
C
are all near the same age
D
are all of widely different ages
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Which of the following forest management practices is best for reestablishing areas of forest?

A
shelterwood cutting
B
even-aged management
C
reforestation
D
uneven-aged management
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Which of the following is a technology used by foresters?

A
infrared photography
B
aerial photography
C
remote sensing
D
all of the above
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Which of the following about carbon sinks is not true?

A
They emit more carbon than they take in.
B
They take in more carbon they emit.
C
They store carbon from the atmosphere.
D
They include oceans and forests.

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