Question 1

Why are forests called carbon sinks?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon drains out of forest biomes through groundwater running below the surface. 
B) Forest biomes store more carbon than they release. 
C) Carbon in forest biomes becomes trapped and is never released,even after logging occurs. 
D) High amounts of water in forest biomes capture carbon and hold it there. 
E) Forests pull carbon out of organic plant materials and transform it into atmospheric carbon. 
A) Carbon drains out of forest biomes through groundwater running below the surface. 
B) Forest biomes store more carbon than they release. 
C) Carbon in forest biomes becomes trapped and is never released,even after logging occurs. 
D) High amounts of water in forest biomes capture carbon and hold it there. 
E) Forests pull carbon out of organic plant materials and transform it into atmospheric carbon.

Question 2

Why might forest management be considered a "wicked problem"?

Accepted Answer

Forest management is considered a wicked

Question 3

Water that flows downhill over the land surface,usually after a rainfall event,is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) surface water 
B) ground water 
C) runoff 
D) riparian 
E) aquifer 
A) surface water 
B) ground water 
C) runoff 
D) riparian 
E) aquifer

Question 4

What could be one reason why people in developing countries may not agree with conserving forested land?

Accepted Answer

A) They are unaware of the services intact forests provide. 
B) They can easily replace the ecosystem services provided by forests through development of public utilities infrastructure. 
C) It is not as profitable in the short term. 
D) They do not understand the benefits that can be gained by preserving forests. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) They are unaware of the services intact forests provide. 
B) They can easily replace the ecosystem services provided by forests through development of public utilities infrastructure. 
C) It is not as profitable in the short term. 
D) They do not understand the benefits that can be gained by preserving forests. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Which order of timber harvesting methods goes from least conservation of biodiversity to most conservation of biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

A) clear-cutting,selective harvesting,strip harvesting 
B) strip harvesting,shelterwood harvesting,clear-cutting 
C) selective harvesting,strip harvesting,shelterwood harvesting 
D) clear-cutting,strip harvesting,shelterwood harvesting 
E) All harvesting methods increase biodiversity equally. 
A) clear-cutting,selective harvesting,strip harvesting 
B) strip harvesting,shelterwood harvesting,clear-cutting 
C) selective harvesting,strip harvesting,shelterwood harvesting 
D) clear-cutting,strip harvesting,shelterwood harvesting 
E) All harvesting methods increase biodiversity equally.

Question 6

The Forest Stewardship Council certifies lumber and other timber processes through a method that ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A) punishes companies that do not follow sustainable harvesting techniques 
B) evaluates the forest itself and timber-harvesting techniques in terms of wildlife,water,and soil quality 
C) funds sustainable forestry operations in developing nations 
D) prices ecosystem services and incorporates them into taxes 
E) focuses on the jobs and economics behind the forestry industry 
A) punishes companies that do not follow sustainable harvesting techniques 
B) evaluates the forest itself and timber-harvesting techniques in terms of wildlife,water,and soil quality 
C) funds sustainable forestry operations in developing nations 
D) prices ecosystem services and incorporates them into taxes 
E) focuses on the jobs and economics behind the forestry industry

Question 7

The type of forest is determined by which main factor(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) temperature 
B) precipitation 
C) type of soil 
D) temperature and precipitation 
E) precipitation and type of soil 
A) temperature 
B) precipitation 
C) type of soil 
D) temperature and precipitation 
E) precipitation and type of soil

Question 8

Which of the following are current approaches to forest restoration?

Accepted Answer

A) recycling lumber from salvage 
B) using fast-growing plant species,such as flax for paper,instead of tree species 
C) Green Belt movements 
D) emphasizing alternative forest products,such as nuts and shade-grown coffee 
E) All of these answer choices are correct. 
A) recycling lumber from salvage 
B) using fast-growing plant species,such as flax for paper,instead of tree species 
C) Green Belt movements 
D) emphasizing alternative forest products,such as nuts and shade-grown coffee 
E) All of these answer choices are correct.

Question 9

Science Literacy Refer to Infographic 5 to answer the following four questions.  
-What is the order of harvesting techniques from highest biodiversity immediately after the harvest to lowest biodiversity immediately after the harvest?

Accepted Answer

A) clear-cut,selective,strip,shelterwood 
B) shelterwood,strip,selective,clear-cut 
C) clear-cut,strip,selective,shelterwood 
D) shelterwood,selective,strip,clear-cut 
E) selective,strip,shelterwood,clear-cut 
A) clear-cut,selective,strip,shelterwood 
B) shelterwood,strip,selective,clear-cut 
C) clear-cut,strip,selective,shelterwood 
D) shelterwood,selective,strip,clear-cut 
E) selective,strip,shelterwood,clear-cut

Question 10

What is one way climate change is impacting forests?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the build-up of deadwood,thus increasing the chance of deadly fires 
B) decreasing the instance of fire,especially in drought-stricken areas 
C) increasing the need for timber products,which would increase logging 
D) increasing pest population attacks on trees from seasonally to all year round 
E) decreasing the conversion of forestland to cropland for agriculture to export 
A) increasing the build-up of deadwood,thus increasing the chance of deadly fires 
B) decreasing the instance of fire,especially in drought-stricken areas 
C) increasing the need for timber products,which would increase logging 
D) increasing pest population attacks on trees from seasonally to all year round 
E) decreasing the conversion of forestland to cropland for agriculture to export

Question 11

Science Literacy Refer to Infographic 5 to answer the following four questions.  
-Which harvesting technique would result in more frequent profits and higher biodiversity than clear cut?

Accepted Answer

A) clear-cutting 
B) strip harvesting 
C) selective harvesting 
D) shelterwood harvesting 
A) clear-cutting 
B) strip harvesting 
C) selective harvesting 
D) shelterwood harvesting

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem service of a forest?

Accepted Answer

A) goods 
B) soil maintenance and protection 
C) contribution to the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide 
D) recreation 
E) ecotourism 
A) goods 
B) soil maintenance and protection 
C) contribution to the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide 
D) recreation 
E) ecotourism

Question 13

The dependence on charcoal as an energy source in Haiti is referred to as a vicious cycle with regard to environmental degradation.Why?

Accepted Answer

The people of Haiti depend on charcoal a

Question 14

You are put in charge of a timber harvest for a section of forest that runs along a river.Which of the following techniques will minimize the effects on the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) leaving a width of trees that run along the side of the river untouched 
B) cutting a limited number of selected trees 
C) leaving the best trees behind to reseed the forest 
D) allowing ample time for the forest to recover before harvesting again 
E) All of these answer choices are correct. 
A) leaving a width of trees that run along the side of the river untouched 
B) cutting a limited number of selected trees 
C) leaving the best trees behind to reseed the forest 
D) allowing ample time for the forest to recover before harvesting again 
E) All of these answer choices are correct.

Question 15

Refer to Infographic 2.What microclimate exists in the emergent tree layer,and how would this affect the species dwelling there?

Accepted Answer

It will be hotter and dryer in the emerg

Question 16

If your company harvests oak,hickory,and maple trees,which forest type do you work in?

Accepted Answer

A) tropical 
B) boreal 
C) temperate 
A) tropical 
B) boreal 
C) temperate

Question 17

The three main causes of forest destruction are harvesting of wood,conversion of forests into agricultural land,and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) pest infestation 
B) fires 
C) roads 
D) urbanization 
E) air pollution 
A) pest infestation 
B) fires 
C) roads 
D) urbanization 
E) air pollution

Question 18

The key to the regeneration of Haiti's forests is _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A) finding alternative sources of energy 
B) finding alternative sources of food,building materials,and income 
C) changing the species used for charcoal production 
D) both finding alternative sources of energy and finding alternative sources of food,building materials,and income 
E) All of these answer choices are correct. 
A) finding alternative sources of energy 
B) finding alternative sources of food,building materials,and income 
C) changing the species used for charcoal production 
D) both finding alternative sources of energy and finding alternative sources of food,building materials,and income 
E) All of these answer choices are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about forests is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperature and the amount of sunlight an area receives determine which type of forest is present in that area. 
B) Forests cover about one-third of the planet's landmass. 
C) In terms of biodiversity,forests are home to over one-half of Earth's terrestrial life. 
D) Forests are dominated by trees. 
E) The types of forests vary across the globe. 
A) Temperature and the amount of sunlight an area receives determine which type of forest is present in that area. 
B) Forests cover about one-third of the planet's landmass. 
C) In terms of biodiversity,forests are home to over one-half of Earth's terrestrial life. 
D) Forests are dominated by trees. 
E) The types of forests vary across the globe.

Question 20

Which of the following species can replenish the nutrients in soil?

Accepted Answer

A) mango trees 
B) oak trees 
C) mahogany trees 
D) moringa trees 
A) mango trees 
B) oak trees 
C) mahogany trees 
D) moringa trees

Exam 19: Forests Returning Trees to Haiti

Why are forests called carbon sinks?

Why might forest management be considered a "wicked problem"?

Water that flows downhill over the land surface,usually after a rainfall event,is called _______________.

What could be one reason why people in developing countries may not agree with conserving forested land?

Which order of timber harvesting methods goes from least conservation of biodiversity to most conservation of biodiversity?

The Forest Stewardship Council certifies lumber and other timber processes through a method that ___________________.

The type of forest is determined by which main factor(s)?

Which of the following are current approaches to forest restoration?

Science Literacy Refer to Infographic 5 to answer the following four questions. -What is the order of harvesting techniques from highest biodiversity immediately after the harvest to lowest biodiversity immediately after the harvest?

What is one way climate change is impacting forests?

Science Literacy Refer to Infographic 5 to answer the following four questions. -Which harvesting technique would result in more frequent profits and higher biodiversity than clear cut?

Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem service of a forest?

The dependence on charcoal as an energy source in Haiti is referred to as a vicious cycle with regard to environmental degradation.Why?

You are put in charge of a timber harvest for a section of forest that runs along a river.Which of the following techniques will minimize the effects on the environment?

Refer to Infographic 2.What microclimate exists in the emergent tree layer,and how would this affect the species dwelling there?

If your company harvests oak,hickory,and maple trees,which forest type do you work in?

The three main causes of forest destruction are harvesting of wood,conversion of forests into agricultural land,and _______________.

The key to the regeneration of Haiti's forests is _______________________.

Which of the following statements about forests is NOT true?

Which of the following species can replenish the nutrients in soil?

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