What is clearcutting?

What is clearcutting?

• The practice of selectively cutting down only diseased trees in a forest.

• The practice of cutting almost if not all the trees in a forest at the same time.

• The practice of planting new trees in a forest.

• The practice of cutting down trees in a forest to create firebreaks.

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What is one of the advantages of clear-cutting forests?

• Increases biodiversity

• Reduces water pollution

• Higher timber yields

• Decreases soil erosion

Which of the following is a disadvantage of clear-cutting forests?

• Can reforest with fast-growing trees

• Good for tree species needing full or moderate sunlight

• Increases the risks of soil erosion

• Maximum profits in shortest time

• Increases the risk of wind damaged to shallow-rooted trees

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Does clear-cutting forests have an impact on water quality and why?

• Yes, it positively impacts water quality because tree roots rot into the water

• Yes, it negatively impacts water quality because now there is not a sufficient filtration system

• No, the trees do not affect the water conditions

• Yes, it negatively impacted the water quality because there is more grass on water banks

• Yes, it negatively impacts water quality because of soil erosion acts as a pollutant

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What is a consequence of clear-cutting forests on wildlife?

• It provides more habitats for wildlife

• It increases cultural income

• It destroys and fragments wildlife habitats

• It leads to the growth of fast-growing trees

• Decreases soil and stream temperature

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What is the purpose of selective logging as an alternative method?

• To harvest all trees in a given area

• To help with disease control and carbon sequestration

• To increase the speed of deforestation

• To cultivate agricultural products

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What does agroforestry integrate in its approach?

• Only the cultivation of lumber

• Trees with crops, lumber, and agricultural products

• Hunting leases and camping rentals

• Private owned trails and recreation

• Creation of water reservoirs

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What is one of the benefits of agroforestry?

• It leads to a decrease in local jobs

• It simplifies local economies

• It increases jobs and diversifies local economies

• It focuses solely on tree harvesting

• It increases wildlife diversity

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Which of the following is mentioned as an alternative method related to cultural income?

• Selective Logging

• Agroforestry

• Hunting Leases

• Controlled burning

• Camping rentals

helps with carbon sequestration

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