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Chapter 10 APES
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Tree plantations: | are an effective way to produce wood for paper mills |
| 2. The most diverse and sustainable forest type is the: | old-growth forest |
| 3.The majority of the world's forests are: | second-growth |
| A major reason for why global warming is a threat to maple syrup production is that: | global warming will interfere with sap production |
| 5. The method of tree harvesting that is most damaging to the environment is: | clear-cutting |
| 6. Many of the worst fires in US history occurred in: | cleared forest areas containing slash |
| 7. Which of the following is a serious hindrance for the use of kenaf to replace trees in the manufacturing of paper? | The timber industry lobbies the government against its use. |
| 8. Scientists think that at least one-half of the world's known species live in: | tropical rain forests. |
| 9. The Amazon basin is found in which country? | Brazil |
| 10. Fire as a tool of forest management: | is important in removing organic debris so that larger forest fires may be prevented. |
| 11. Most of the wood harvested in less developed countries is: | used as fuel |
| 12. Realistic ways that we can reduce tropical rainforest deforestation and promote sustainability include: | educating consumers about unsustainable practices and encouraging consumption of sustainable goods |
| 13. In rangelands and grasslands, livestock tend to gather around __________, making these areas particularly vulnerable to damage: | water |
| 14. The major source of the haze in the Great Smoky Mountains is due to: | the lush vegetation |
| 15. This environmental activist group, composed of more than 1 million members worldwide, is responsible for buying and protecting land, waterways, and wetlands: | The Nature Conservancy |
| 16. Biodiversity hot spots are: | regions that have many rare and endangered plant and animal species. |
| 17. Which of the following countries is a "superpower of biodiversity" by devoting a larger percentage of its land to biodiversity conservation than any other country? | Costa Rica |
| 18. The process of fixing human-caused damage to natural ecosystems is called: | ecological restoration. |
| 19. Which best illustrates an intentional desire on the part of humans to share their habitats with other species? | constructing beehives and planting flowers that attract honeybees |
| 20. Restoration efforts on the Blackfoot River of Montana are examples of: | reconciliation ecology |
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