Which of the following would most likely employ a forester?a.state governmentsb.lumber businessesc.national governmentsd.all of the above
Which of the following is not part of the role of a forester?a.develop sustainable practicesb.prevent removal of timberc.determine means for continued growthd.assess timber quality
Which of the following forest management practices is best for reestablishing areas of forest?a.shelterwood cuttingb.even-aged managementc.reforestationd.uneven-aged management
How does the destruction of forests contribute to levels of atmospheric carbon?a.Levels of atmospheric carbon are unaffected by destruction of forests, because the carbon entering the carbon cycle from the dead trees balances out the loss of carbon absorption during photosynthesis.b.When trees are destroyed, their stored carbon reenters the carbon cycle decreasing levels of atmospheric carbon.c.Fewer trees leads to greater amounts of carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere.d.Fewer trees leads to smaller amounts of carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere.
Why is clearcutting an especially damaging forestry practice for species that rely upon older trees for their survival?a.Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand, old and young.b.Clearcutting specifically removes older trees in a stand.c.Clearcutting forces younger trees to mature faster.d.Clearcutting is not a damaging forestry practice.
How does seed-cutting differ from shelterwood cutting?a.Shelterwood cutting removes all trees within a given area.b.Shelterwood cutting takes place over several years.c.Seed-cutting takes place over several years.d.Seed-cutting is more damaging to the natural environment.
A forester is _______a.a person who cuts down treesb.a park rangerc.a person who manages and supervises land used for timber productiond.responsible for creating topographical maps of forests
Reforestation always occurs as a result of human intervention.
Which of the following is a technology used by foresters?a.infrared photographyb.aerial photographyc.remote sensingd.all of the above
Where is the carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?a.the groundb.plant structuresc.the aird.all of the above
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