Question 1

One of the most important functions of a forest is nutrient cycling. What nutrients does a forest normally recycle?

Accepted Answer

Forests play an important role in the ca

Question 2

__________________ is low-impact travel to natural areas that contributes to environmental protection and respects the local people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecosystem service 
B)  Ecotourism 
C)  A green job 
D)  Recreation 
E)  Ecosystem tourism 
A)  Ecosystem service 
B)  Ecotourism 
C)  A green job 
D)  Recreation 
E)  Ecosystem tourism

Question 3

Which act of Congress mandates that national forests be managed in a way that balances a variety of uses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean Air Act 
B)  Clean Water Act 
C)  Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act 
D)  Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability (Superfund) Act 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  Clean Air Act 
B)  Clean Water Act 
C)  Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act 
D)  Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability (Superfund) Act 
E)  none of these answers

Question 4

If a particular species of vine required sunlight and a moderate level of temperature and humidity to survive, which forest layer would it most likely be found in?

Accepted Answer

A)  emergent layer 
B)  canopy 
C)  understory 
D)  forest floor 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  emergent layer 
B)  canopy 
C)  understory 
D)  forest floor 
E)  all of these answers

Question 5

Total global deforestation is approximately ____________ hectares per year.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.3 million 
B)  5.2 million 
C)  10.2 million 
D)  20.8 million 
E)  50.1 million 
A)  2.3 million 
B)  5.2 million 
C)  10.2 million 
D)  20.8 million 
E)  50.1 million

Question 6

Trees and shrubs that are adapted to shade would be found in which layer of a forest?

Accepted Answer

A)  forest floor 
B)  understory 
C)  canopy 
D)  emergent layer 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  forest floor 
B)  understory 
C)  canopy 
D)  emergent layer 
E)  none of these answers

Question 7

Infographic 28.2.
 
-Refer to Infographic 28.2. 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 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 answers 
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 answers

Question 9

A temperate forest __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is characterized by evergreen species 
B)  covers vast tracks of land in the higher latitudes and altitudes 
C)  is found in tropical latitudes 
D)  contains deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the winter 
E)  is characterized by low temperatures and precipitation levels 
A)  is characterized by evergreen species 
B)  covers vast tracks of land in the higher latitudes and altitudes 
C)  is found in tropical latitudes 
D)  contains deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the winter 
E)  is characterized by low temperatures and precipitation levels

Question 10

The layer of a forest cross section that generally would contain seedlings is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forest floor 
B)  understory 
C)  canopy 
D)  emergent layer 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  forest floor 
B)  understory 
C)  canopy 
D)  emergent layer 
E)  none of these answers

Question 11

Infographic 28.5.
 
-Refer to the map in Infographic 28.5. The data on the net change in forested area between 2005 and 2010 suggest that, in general, _________________ exists between a country's rate of deforestation and its overall economic status.

Accepted Answer

A)  a positive relationship 
B)  a negative relationship 
C)  no relationship 
D)  a random relationship 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  a positive relationship 
B)  a negative relationship 
C)  no relationship 
D)  a random relationship 
E)  none of these answers

Question 12

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 13

The correct order of forest layers from the bottom to top of a forest is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forest floor, canopy, understory, emergent layer 
B)  emergent layer, forest floor, understory, canopy 
C)  forest floor, understory, emergent layer, canopy 
D)  forest floor, understory, canopy, emergent layer 
E)  understory, forest floor, emergent layer, canopy 
A)  forest floor, canopy, understory, emergent layer 
B)  emergent layer, forest floor, understory, canopy 
C)  forest floor, understory, emergent layer, canopy 
D)  forest floor, understory, canopy, emergent layer 
E)  understory, forest floor, emergent layer, canopy

Question 14

Which of the following are services provided by forests?

Accepted Answer

A)  watershed purification 
B)  sink for carbon dioxide 
C)  recycling of nutrients 
D)  reduction of soil erosion 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  watershed purification 
B)  sink for carbon dioxide 
C)  recycling of nutrients 
D)  reduction of soil erosion 
E)  all of these answers

Question 15

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 amount 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 answers 
A)  leaving a width of trees that run along the side of the river untouched 
B)  cutting a limited amount 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 answers

Question 16

What is the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  an act created in 1960 that mandated the management of national forests in a way that balances a variety of uses 
B)  the key act that drove the establishment of the National Forest Service in 1905 
C)  the act that went against Gifford Pinchot's concept of inexhaustible forest resources 
D)  the act that was created to support sustainable business development so that economic benefits from forests could be ranked with more value than recreational benefits from forests 
E)  the act that supported maximizing the yields of specific forestry products 
A)  an act created in 1960 that mandated the management of national forests in a way that balances a variety of uses 
B)  the key act that drove the establishment of the National Forest Service in 1905 
C)  the act that went against Gifford Pinchot's concept of inexhaustible forest resources 
D)  the act that was created to support sustainable business development so that economic benefits from forests could be ranked with more value than recreational benefits from forests 
E)  the act that supported maximizing the yields of specific forestry products

Question 17

Globally, what proportion of harvested forests is certified as "sustainable" by the Forest Stewardship Council?

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  16% 
C)  22% 
D)  38% 
E)  56% 
A)  4% 
B)  16% 
C)  22% 
D)  38% 
E)  56%

Question 18

Deforestation in less-developed countries can best be described as ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a vicious cycle that results in even further environmental degradation, poverty, and other social issues 
B)  a problem caused by lack of education among poor people 
C)  the result of developed nations' dependence on charcoal 
D)  the only cost-effective way developing nations can meet their energy needs 
E)  an unsolvable problem 
A)  a vicious cycle that results in even further environmental degradation, poverty, and other social issues 
B)  a problem caused by lack of education among poor people 
C)  the result of developed nations' dependence on charcoal 
D)  the only cost-effective way developing nations can meet their energy needs 
E)  an unsolvable problem

Question 19

The three-dimensional structure of the forest refers to the fact that __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forests can cover thousands of acres 
B)  forests can contain a variety of tree species 
C)  forests can have multiple layers 
D)  forests can be restored in a relatively short time span 
E)  forests exist in several types, such as tropical, deciduous, and boreal 
A)  forests can cover thousands of acres 
B)  forests can contain a variety of tree species 
C)  forests can have multiple layers 
D)  forests can be restored in a relatively short time span 
E)  forests exist in several types, such as tropical, deciduous, and boreal

Question 20

The term for trees that lose their leaves on an annual basis is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emergent 
B)  temperate 
C)  deciduous 
D)  boreal 
E)  coniferous 
A)  emergent 
B)  temperate 
C)  deciduous 
D)  boreal 
E)  coniferous

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One of the most important functions of a forest is nutrient cycling. What nutrients does a forest normally recycle?

__________________ is low-impact travel to natural areas that contributes to environmental protection and respects the local people.

Which act of Congress mandates that national forests be managed in a way that balances a variety of uses?

If a particular species of vine required sunlight and a moderate level of temperature and humidity to survive, which forest layer would it most likely be found in?

Total global deforestation is approximately ____________ hectares per year.

Trees and shrubs that are adapted to shade would be found in which layer of a forest?

Infographic 28.2. -Refer to Infographic 28.2. What microclimate exists in the emergent tree layer, and how would this affect the species dwelling there?

Which of the following are current approaches to forest restoration?

A temperate forest __________________.

The layer of a forest cross section that generally would contain seedlings is the ___________.

Infographic 28.5. -Refer to the map in Infographic 28.5. The data on the net change in forested area between 2005 and 2010 suggest that, in general, _________________ exists between a country's rate of deforestation and its overall economic status.

Which of the following statements about forests is NOT true?

The correct order of forest layers from the bottom to top of a forest is __________________.

Which of the following are services provided by forests?

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?

What is the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act?

Globally, what proportion of harvested forests is certified as "sustainable" by the Forest Stewardship Council?

Deforestation in less-developed countries can best be described as ___________________.

The three-dimensional structure of the forest refers to the fact that __________________.

The term for trees that lose their leaves on an annual basis is __________________.

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