Question 1

Forests supply about ________ of global renewable energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 per cent 
B)  60 per cent 
C)  10 per cent 
D)  40 per cent 
A)  20 per cent 
B)  60 per cent 
C)  10 per cent 
D)  40 per cent

Question 2

French President Macron actions with regards to the Amazon fires raises the question about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intact forest landscapes 
B)  ecosystem-based management 
C)  chain-of-custody 
D)  eco-colonialism 
A)  intact forest landscapes 
B)  ecosystem-based management 
C)  chain-of-custody 
D)  eco-colonialism

Question 3

Define silviculture.

Accepted Answer

Silviculture is the practice of directin

Question 4

Environmental groups have called for natural control methods for managing mountain pine beetle outbreaks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Local Control, local benefits and local values are three core principles that should be followed with the implementation of Indigenous forestry management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List the six Global Forest Goals that relate to global framework from the UN Strategic Plans for Forests.

Accepted Answer

UN Strategic Plans for Forests' six Glob

Question 7

The longest living tree species in Canada is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cedar 
B)  fir 
C)  pine 
D)  spruce 
A)  cedar 
B)  fir 
C)  pine 
D)  spruce

Question 8

Describe three advantages and three disadvantages to clear-cutting.

Accepted Answer

Advantages:
1. It is the most economical

Question 9

Today, most of Canada's forests are harvested by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective cutting 
B)  silvicultural methods 
C)  commercial thinning 
D)  clear-cutting 
A)  selective cutting 
B)  silvicultural methods 
C)  commercial thinning 
D)  clear-cutting

Question 10

"Borealis" is derived from the name of the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, and literally means "of the North."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The United Nations Forum on Forests agreed on six Global Forest Goals, including ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  improving livelihoods of forest-dependent people 
B)  increasing loss of forest cover worldwide 
C)  reducing forest-based benefits 
D)  All of the above 
A)  improving livelihoods of forest-dependent people 
B)  increasing loss of forest cover worldwide 
C)  reducing forest-based benefits 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The main difference between the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the two other certification systems in Canada, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  CSA and SFI are older certification programs and have been replaced with FSC 
B)  FSC allows the use of genetically modified trees, whereas CSA and SFI do not 
C)  FSC is a voluntary organization, whereas CSA and SFI are mandatory in Canada 
D)  FSC is an international system with strict standards, whereas CSA and SFI are mainly controlled by the forestry industry 
A)  CSA and SFI are older certification programs and have been replaced with FSC 
B)  FSC allows the use of genetically modified trees, whereas CSA and SFI do not 
C)  FSC is a voluntary organization, whereas CSA and SFI are mandatory in Canada 
D)  FSC is an international system with strict standards, whereas CSA and SFI are mainly controlled by the forestry industry

Question 13

Berries, maple syrup, mushrooms, and seeds are all ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  invasive species 
B)  imported into Canada 
C)  non-timber forest products 
D)  All of the above 
A)  invasive species 
B)  imported into Canada 
C)  non-timber forest products 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Canada's forests cover ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more of southern Canada than northern Canada 
B)  a larger area of the more populated provinces and territories 
C)  approximately 35 per cent of Canada's land area 
D)  All of the above 
A)  more of southern Canada than northern Canada 
B)  a larger area of the more populated provinces and territories 
C)  approximately 35 per cent of Canada's land area 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Globally, ________ tonnes of food from forests are consumed.

Accepted Answer

A)  76 million 
B)  86 million 
C)  56 million 
D)  36 million 
A)  76 million 
B)  86 million 
C)  56 million 
D)  36 million

Question 16

Canada's managed forests ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in some years act as a net carbon sink and in other years act as a net carbon source 
B)  have acted as a net carbon sink in all years between 1990 and 2016 
C)  are not a significant source of stored carbon 
D)  are almost always a net emitter of carbon due to wildfires 
A)  in some years act as a net carbon sink and in other years act as a net carbon source 
B)  have acted as a net carbon sink in all years between 1990 and 2016 
C)  are not a significant source of stored carbon 
D)  are almost always a net emitter of carbon due to wildfires

Question 17

What are non-timber forest products and why are they important commodities? Give three examples of Canadian non-timber forest products.

Accepted Answer

Non-timber forest products include thing

Question 18

Timber products contribute less money to the Canadian economy than non-timber products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The spruce budworm is currently controlled by the application of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacillus thuringiensis 
B)  Mimic 
C)  fenitrothion 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Bacillus thuringiensis 
B)  Mimic 
C)  fenitrothion 
D)  Both a and b

Question 20

How do the ecological attributes of old-growth forests differ from those of younger stands?

Accepted Answer

Old-growth forests are characterized by:

Forests supply about ________ of global renewable energy.

French President Macron actions with regards to the Amazon fires raises the question about ________.

Define silviculture.

Environmental groups have called for natural control methods for managing mountain pine beetle outbreaks.

Local Control, local benefits and local values are three core principles that should be followed with the implementation of Indigenous forestry management.

List the six Global Forest Goals that relate to global framework from the UN Strategic Plans for Forests.

The longest living tree species in Canada is the ________.

Describe three advantages and three disadvantages to clear-cutting.

Today, most of Canada's forests are harvested by ________.

"Borealis" is derived from the name of the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, and literally means "of the North."

The United Nations Forum on Forests agreed on six Global Forest Goals, including ________.

The main difference between the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the two other certification systems in Canada, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), is that ________.

Berries, maple syrup, mushrooms, and seeds are all ________.

Canada's forests cover ________.

Globally, ________ tonnes of food from forests are consumed.

Canada's managed forests ________.

What are non-timber forest products and why are they important commodities? Give three examples of Canadian non-timber forest products.

Timber products contribute less money to the Canadian economy than non-timber products.

The spruce budworm is currently controlled by the application of ________.

How do the ecological attributes of old-growth forests differ from those of younger stands?

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters

Exam 10: Forests

Forests supply about ________ of global renewable energy.

French President Macron actions with regards to the Amazon fires raises the question about ________.

Define silviculture.

Environmental groups have called for natural control methods for managing mountain pine beetle outbreaks.

Local Control, local benefits and local values are three core principles that should be followed with the implementation of Indigenous forestry management.

List the six Global Forest Goals that relate to global framework from the UN Strategic Plans for Forests.

The longest living tree species in Canada is the ________.

Describe three advantages and three disadvantages to clear-cutting.

Today, most of Canada's forests are harvested by ________.

"Borealis" is derived from the name of the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, and literally means "of the North."

The United Nations Forum on Forests agreed on six Global Forest Goals, including ________.

The main difference between the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the two other certification systems in Canada, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), is that ________.

Berries, maple syrup, mushrooms, and seeds are all ________.

Canada's forests cover ________.

Globally, ________ tonnes of food from forests are consumed.

Canada's managed forests ________.

What are non-timber forest products and why are they important commodities? Give three examples of Canadian non-timber forest products.

Timber products contribute less money to the Canadian economy than non-timber products.

The spruce budworm is currently controlled by the application of ________.

How do the ecological attributes of old-growth forests differ from those of younger stands?

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters