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Ch 11.2 Forests and their Resources

Ch 11.2 Forests and their Resources

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Biology

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an uneven-aged stand in forestry?

Back

An uneven-aged stand is a forest management system where trees of different ages are present, allowing for selective harvesting and regrowth of trees that were harvested at different times.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the subcanopy in a forest?

Back

The subcanopy is the layer of vegetation below the canopy that provides animals with bark, fruit, and a place to rest and nest.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define understory in the context of forests.

Back

The understory refers to the plants and groundcover at the base level of trees in a forest, which thrive in the shade of the taller trees.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are snags in a forest ecosystem?

Back

Snags are dead or dying trees that provide food for insects, shelter, and nesting spots for various wildlife.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List the methods timber companies use to harvest trees.

Back

Timber companies use methods such as clearcutting, selective cutting, shelterwood cutting, and seed tree cutting to harvest trees.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is clearcutting?

Back

Clearcutting is a forestry practice where all trees in a designated area are cut down, often leading to significant ecological changes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain selective cutting.

Back

Selective cutting is a method of harvesting trees where only certain trees are removed, allowing for the preservation of the overall forest structure.

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