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Forestry Math Test #1



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A pace in land measurement is equal to 2 steps.
 

 2. 

16 forty-acre squares are equal to 1 section.
 

 3. 

When using the meritt hypsometer, you should stand 100 feet from the tree to estimate the tree height.
 

 4. 

The minimum diameter of a pulpwood stick is 6 inches.
 

 5. 

A rod is equal in length to 5.5 yards.
 

 6. 

A link is 1/100 of a chain.
 

 7. 

A board foot contains 144 cubic inches.
 

 8. 

A cord of oak has a larger volume than a cord of pine.
 

 9. 

A board foot of black walnut wood usually costs more than a board foot of white pine.
 

 10. 

When numbering the sections in a township, you always number from right to left.
 

 11. 

The closer you plant the trees, the more trees you can plant per acre.
 

 12. 

A cord of hickory wood will weigh more than a cord of pine wood.
 

 13. 

There are 40 acres in a quarter section.
 

 14. 

Pacing is too inaccurate to use for timber cruising.
 

 15. 

Stumpage value refers to the value of trees a they stand uncut in the woods.
 



 
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