Modern Forestry

Question 1

Which method of tree harvesting favors slow-growing trees that are shade-tolerant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

selective cutting

Question 2

Reforestation always occurs as a result of human intervention.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 3

Which of the following is a technology used by foresters?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

How do trees act as carbon sinks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

How does seed-cutting differ from shelterwood cutting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Shelterwood cutting takes place over several years.

Question 6

Why is clearcutting an especially damaging forestry practice for species that rely upon older trees for their survival?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand, old and young.

Question 7

What fraction of the fossil fuel emissions in the United States could be absorbed by converting 25% of agricultural land in the U.S. to native forests?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

approximately 20%

Question 8

Which of the following is not part of the role of a forester?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

prevent removal of timber

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

plant structures

Question 10

Which of the following about carbon sinks is not true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They emit more carbon than they take in.

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