Human Use of Forests

What are some examples of foods that are found in forests?

• Berries, apples, nuts, sugar

• Tea brewed from tree leaves and stems

• Alder leaves and bark

• Spruce bark tea

What were forests used for in the past?

• Extracting wood for building

• Finding food and medicine

• Making tools

• All of the above

What is a lumber mill?

• A facility where logs are cut into lumber

• A facility where wood products are manufactured

• A facility where forests are cleared for farming

• A facility where wood is used as fuel for fires

What are some modern uses of wood?

• Building houses and boats

• Making paper and sporting equipment

• Producing pencils and musical instruments

• All of the above

What is the main reason for deforestation?

• To produce lumber for humans

• To clear forests for farming

• To extract resources for manufacturing

• To create space for wildlife

How much of the world's forests have already disappeared?

• Less than 10%

• Around 25%

• Approximately 50%

• More than 75%

What is the term for the permanent removal of trees?

• Deforestation

• Forest extraction

• Timber harvesting

• Wood cutting

What is the concern regarding the current use of forests?

• Improper forest management

• Damage to wildlife

• Loss of forested areas

• All of the above

What is the annual rate of forest loss worldwide?

• Less than 1 million acres

• Around 5 million acres

• Approximately 10 million acres

• More than 23 million acres

What is the grade level of the target audience for this quiz?

• Grade 4

• Grade 6

• Grade 8

• Grade 10