Natural Resources-BMPS/Threats/Fire

Silviculture can be defined as

• the cultivation, management and harvesting of forest trees

• the use of topograhical maps to determine contour lines

• the study of tree identification

• the land area from which an aquatic ecosystem draws its water

Which of these is the main forest pollutant?

• nutrients

• chemicals

• sediment

• temperature

What is the origin of nonpoint pollution?

• single point can not be identified

• single point can be identified

Which of these statements correctly describes state programs for forest BMPs?

• All states have mandatory programs.

• All states have only voluntary programs.

• State BMP programs can be mandatory, voluntary or a combination of both

What does BMP stand for?

• Best Management Plan

• Best Management Practices

• Best Manipulation Plan

• Best Management Program

Which nonnative species are called invasive?

• All nonnative species are invasive.

• Only the nonnative species which spread and do harm to native species

• All nonnative species regardless of damaged caused to the environment

Which one of the following is an invasive animal species in Florida?

• Alligators

• Crocodiles

• Pythons

• Japanese Climbing Fern

Which one of the following is an invasive plant species in Florida?

• Bald Cypress

• Kudzu

• Live Oak

• Bermudagrass

According to the lesson, which is often the most effective way of dealing with invasive species?

• Biological

• Prevention

• Chemical

• Cultural

Which of these best describes a fire-dependent ecosystem?

• One so overgrown that catastrophic fires break out

• One where periodic fires are required to maintain native plant species