Quiz on Timber and Forests

What does the term 'wood' refer to?

• A type of plastic that resembles timber

• The fibrous material from the trunks of trees

• A synthetic material used in construction

• The leaves and branches of trees

Which type of trees are considered hardwood?

• Trees that are coniferous with needles

• Trees that are slow growing and tend to be broad-leaved

• Trees that are fast-growing and used mainly for paper production

• Trees that lose their needles in winter

What percentage of the UK land mass was covered by forest by the early 1900s?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 5%

What is the main issue being faced in timber production that is not sustainable?

• Overproduction of timber

• Deforestation and illegal logging

• Poor quality of timber products

• Excessive costs of timber production

Which organization is responsible for the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)?

• Greenpeace

• The United Nations

• The Forest Stewardship Council

• An independent non-governmental organization

What is the role of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?

• To plant trees in urban areas

• To regulate the prices of timber worldwide

• To ensure timber comes from sustainably managed forests

• To cut down trees for urban development

What type of environment do tropical hardwood trees such as mahogany and teak flourish in?

• Cold, dry environments

• Damp, warm environments

• High altitude, snowy environments

• Urban, polluted environments

What is considered a contributing factor to global warming from the timber industry?

• Sustainable forest management

• Recycling of wood products

• Deforestation and desertification

• Increased oxygen production