Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that
best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is not a
“multiple use” of forests?
a. | Protection of
watersheds | b. | Protection of lumber | c. | Provision for wildlife
habitat | d. | Recreation | e. | Inhibit stream flow |
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Which of the following is not
true concerning the U.S. forest industry?
a. | 16,000 logging
camps | b. | 10,000 sawmills | c. | 150 plywood plants | d. | 3000 pulp
mills |
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The _____has land holdings,
carries on intensive forest management programs, and employs foresters.
a. | ASCS | c. | Bureau of Land
Management | b. | Federal Land Bank | d. | FCC |
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Which of the following is not
true about a forest’s influence on climate?
a. | Cooler in
summer | d. | Less subject to
frost | b. | Air is more moist | e. | Snow lasts longer | c. | More evaporation from soils |
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Which of the following is not a
factor in a forest’s ability to control runoff?
a. | Breaks impact of
rain | b. | Ground litter absorbs the water | c. | Litter keeps soil porous and
permeable | d. | Increases runoff |
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Which of the following is not a
reason that forests increase retention of snow melt?
a. | Forests increase snow
melt | b. | Soils freeze less deeply | c. | More water from melting snow is
absorbed | d. | Prolongs the period of runoff |
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Which of the following is not a
major economic value of a forest?
a. | Mistletoe | b. | Lumber | c. | Pulpwood | d. | Railroad ties |
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The financial assistance of the
Agricultural Conservation Program is administered by
_____?
a. | S.C.S. | b. | A.S.C.S. | c. | U.S.D.A. | d. | P.C.A. |
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_____ is the cultivation and
management of trees for their contribution to the physiological, social, and economic value of an
urban society.
a. | City
forestry | b. | Urban
forestry | c. | Modern
forestry | d. | Silviculture |
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10.
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Today 10,000 products are made
from wood.
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11.
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Forestry provided early man
with food, medicine, fuel, shelter, and protection.
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12.
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Logging is the art and science
of managing forests so as to yield on a continuous basis, maximum in quality and quantity of forest
lands to satisfy man.
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13.
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A prairie is a living community
of trees and associated plants and animals.
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14.
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All forests are managed for
single purpose.
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15.
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History teaches that the more
prosperous nations are those which have productive forests.
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16.
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The United States have about
100 million acres of commercial forests.
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17.
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Multiple use can include the
control of erosion and general aesthetics of the forest.
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18.
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Students should acquire a
strong, well-rounded general education in forestry.
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19.
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As the U.S. population
increases, so does the demand for wood products increase.
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20.
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Forest lands are producing
their full potential in wood products.
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21.
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Through improvement of forest
management practices on the part of timberland owners, the United States can become less dependent on
other nations for wood.
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22.
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When the first white settlers
came to America, they found extensive forests.
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23.
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The first sawmill in the United
States was in Jamestown, North Dakota in 1625.
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24.
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The first steam-powered
circular sawmill was invented in New Orleans in 1803.
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25.
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The first U.S. government
appropriations for timberland was for housing.
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26.
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The Division of Forestry was
created in 1881.
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27.
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The first state forestry agency
was Virginia.
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28.
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Each state has the
responsibility for the development of forest policy as it relates to state and private forest lands
within its boundaries.
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29.
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The Weeks Law of 1911
authorized financial aid to the states to develop state tree nurseries.
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30.
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The Clarke-McNary Law provided
help in fire protection, the production and distribution of nursery stock, and cooperative assistance
in farm forestry.
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31.
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The Dewey-Smith Law provided
help in fire protection, the production and distribution or nursery stock, and cooperative assistance
in farm forestry.
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32.
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The Forest Incentive Program
was created to share the cost of tree planting and forest management with small forest
landowners.
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33.
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The state extension services
have forestry specialists that work to advance forestry.
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34.
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The Soil Conservation Service
works with local districts to provide landowners technical services.
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35.
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The Production Credit
Administration provides forest landowners long-term loans.
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36.
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The Agriculture Stabilization
and Conservation Service provides cost share programs.
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37.
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Forests provide a poor
environment for fish.
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38.
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Forests provide flood
prevention and control water flow.
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39.
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Forests provide shelter and
food for wildlife.
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40.
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Forests increase soil
erosion.
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41.
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Forests increase wind
erosion.
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42.
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Forests provide for the removal
of gas pollutants and air particulates.
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43.
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Forests have an effect on
property values of the home.
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44.
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Forests can provide a barrier
for noise abatement and reduce glare.
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45.
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Most small timberlands are well
managed.
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46.
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With good management, small
timber lots can produce financial returns every year.
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47.
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Small timberlands can be
productive.
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48.
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The National Tree Institute is
the national sponsor of the Tree Farm System.
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49.
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The Tree Farm System recognizes
landowners who practice forest management.
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50.
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Urban forestry provides
educational forestry opportunities to the urban resident and forest landowner.
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51.
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Urban forestry provides for
noise abatement, sight barriers, beautification, and landscape purposes.
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52.
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Urban forestry provides
programs designed to educate urban populace on the role of trees and related plants in the urban
environment.
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