Environmental Science: Modern Forestry

25 July 2022
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Reforestation always occurs as a result of human intervention.
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False
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Where is the carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?
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B. Plant Structures
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Which of the following is a technology used by foresters?
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D. All of the Above
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Which method of tree harvesting favors slow-growing trees that are shade-tolerant?
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A. Selective Cutting
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Even-aged management practices involves clearing trees that _______.
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C. are all near the same age
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Which of the following forest management practices is best for reestablishing areas of forest?
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C. Reforestation
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Which of the following about carbon sinks is not true?
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A. They emit more carbon than they take in.
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How does the destruction of forests contribute to levels of atmospheric carbon?
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D. Fewer trees leads to smaller amounts of carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere.
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How do trees act as carbon sinks?
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D. All of the above
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How does seed-cutting differ from shelterwood cutting?
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B. Shelterwood cutting takes place over several years.