Modern Forestry (pretest)

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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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B. plant structure
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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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C. are all near the same age
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Forests are the only carbon sinks on Earth.
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False
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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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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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b. Shelterwood cutting takes place over several years.
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Reforestation always occurs as a result of human intervention.
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False
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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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b. prevent removal of timber
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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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D. all of the above
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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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C. reforestation
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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.
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a. Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand, old and young.