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Name:    You must enter your name to take this test. 2003 District 7 Forestry Test

Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
A B C D	1.	Closely spaced annual rings indicate a. Very tall trees c. Fast growth rate b. Very short trees d. Slow growth rate
A B C D	2.	The ______________ gives strength and support to the tree. a. Outer bark b. Heartwood c. Sapwood d. Cambium layer
A B C D	3.	Leaves turning color in the fall is caused by a. Lack of rain c. cooler temperatures during the night b. Cooler temperatures during the day d. Shorter days resulting in less sunlight
A B C D	4.	Identification of trees according to species is called a. Silviculture b. Agronomy c. Ecology d. Dendrology
A B C D	5.	A one-half section of land contains ______________ acres. a. 320 b. 640 c. 160 d. 1280
A B C D	6.	By definition, a board foot is a. 144 square inches c. 144 cubic inches b. 12 cubic inches d. A piece of wood that is 12”x12”x12”
A B C D	7.	Trees that are of no commercial value in a woodlot should be removed as soon as possible to eliminate competition for: a. Nutrients b. Moisture c. Light d. All of the above
A B C D	8.	The _________ carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. a. Xylem b. Phloem c. Cambium layer d. Outer bark
A B C D	9.	Trees use ________ from the air, and water from the soil to produce simple sugars in leaves. a. Carbon dioxide c. Nitrogen b. Oxygen d. Carbon monoxide
A B C D	10.	Roots do not perform the function of a. Absorbing moisture c. Support b. Absorbing plant nutrients d. Manufacturing plant food
A B C D	11.	Which is not a type of leaf arrangement? a. Opposite b. Oblique c. Whorled d. Alternate
A B C D	12.	The closeness of the tree tops is called a. Crown density c. Open canopy b. Closed canopy d. Carrying capacity
A B C D	13.	Cutting larger trees which are shading small trees is called a. Selective cutting c. Release cutting b. Thinning d. Shade tree cutting
A B C D	14.	Which would have the least value as a veneer log? a. Black Walnut b. White Pine c. Black Cherry d. Red Oak
A B C D	15.	Maple sap begins to “run” in late winter under which conditions? a. Warm nights and cold days c. Cold days and warm nights b. Warm days and warm nights d. Cold nights and warm days
A B C D	16.	There are __________ square feet in an acre a. 45630 b. 10000 c. 66000 d. 43560
A B C D	17.	A square mile is commonly called a a. Section b. Quarter c. Township d. Block
A B C D	18.	What are the dimensions of a cord of wood? a. 2’x2’x2’ b. 2’x4’x8’ c. 4’x4’x8’ d. 8’x8’x8’
A B C D	19.	D.B.H. is a. The diameter of the large end of a cut log b. The diameter of a tree measured at the first branch c. The diameter of standing tree measures at 4.5 feet above the ground d. None of the above
A B C D	20.	The inflammability of all forest materials is determined primarily by a. The wind direction c. The air temperature b. The moisture content d. The oxygen content
A B C D	21.	National forests are managed by the U.S. forest service for a. Mineral development c. Grazing by cattle b. Recreation d. Multiple uses
A B C D	22.	The only living part of a tree trunk is the a. Heartwood b. Sapwood c. Outer bark d. Cambium layer
A B	23.	Overcrowding can reduce the D.B.H. of a tree a. True b. False
A B C D	24.	Another name for the trunk of a tree is a. Club b. Skid c. Bole d. Pike
A B C D	25.	Which is NOT considered when determining stand density? a. Basal area c. Crown density b. Tree height d. Number of trees per acre