Forestry Industry

What is included in the forest and natural resource industry?

• Mining, manufacturing, construction, transportation

• Growing and managing trees, processing forest products, natural resource conservation

• Agriculture, healthcare, technology, education

• Retail, finance, entertainment, hospitality

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What was the total economic impact of forestry in Georgia in 2008?

• $10 billion

• $16.9 billion

• $25 billion

• $30 billion

Which crop ranked 5th in value among Georgia crops?

• Soybeans

• Timber

• Corn

• Wheat

What are some products that we get from trees?

• Bananas, grapes, strawberries, watermelons

• Pencils, books, carpets, firewood

• Shoes, hats, gloves, jackets

• Computers, phones, cameras, TVs

How do forests enhance air quality?

• By increasing pollution levels

• By causing deforestation

• By reducing heat and absorbing pollutants

• By emitting harmful pollutants

What is the influence of forests on our climate?

• They have no influence on the climate

• They make the climate cooler in summer and warmer in winter

• They have no impact on the climate

• They cause extreme weather conditions

How do forests control rainwater runoff?

• By reducing water seepage

• By increasing flash flooding

• By reducing flash flooding and recharging aquifers

• By allowing water runoff into streams

What is the benefit of trees providing shade and windbreaks?

• They have no impact on the environment

• They have no benefit

• They increase soil drying and erosion

• They regulate water temperatures and keep water cool

What is the role of forests in wildlife habitat?

• Forests provide habitat for many types of wildlife

• Forests do not provide habitat for wildlife

• Forests provide habitat for aquatic animals only

• Forests provide habitat for only a few species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How do trees prevent erosion?

• By causing soil erosion

• By having no impact on soil erosion

• By increasing soil erosion

• By binding the soil with their roots and breaking the force of wind and rain