Modern Forestry Answers

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What distinguishes even-aged management practices from uneven-aged management practices?

A
Even-aged practices remove larger groups of trees than uneven-aged management practices.
B
Even-aged practices are similar to minor natural disturbances while uneven-aged practices are similar to major natural disturbances.
C
Even-aged practices leave areas with greater variance than uneven-aged practices.
D
All of the above
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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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How do trees act as carbon sinks?

A
They take in carbon during the process of photosynthesis.
B
Carbon is stored in their tissue.
C
They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
D
All of the above
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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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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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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 method of tree harvesting favors slow-growing trees that are shade-tolerant?

A
selective cutting
B
clearcutting
C
shelterwood
D
none of the above
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What distinguishes even-aged management practices from uneven-aged management practices?

A
Even-aged practices remove larger groups of trees than uneven-aged management practices.
B
Even-aged practices are similar to minor natural disturbances while uneven-aged practices are similar to major natural disturbances.
C
Even-aged practices leave areas with greater variance than uneven-aged practices.
D
All of the above
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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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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.
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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 would most likely employ a forester?

A
state governments
B
lumber businesses
C
national governments
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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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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