Water: our essential resource | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of these images show uses of wood?

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Answer explanation

In parts of the world with no access to electricity, wood can be burned to make heat and energy for cooking.

How do trees help the environment?

• They take in oxygen through the day, helping to reduce climate change.

• They take in carbon dioxide through the day, helping to reduce climate change.

• They don't help the environment.

Answer explanation

They remove carbon dioxide from the air and help reduce climate change.

What type of management is important in Canada's boreal forests?

• sustainable forestry

• deforestation

• no management is needed

Answer explanation

Canada has 9% of the world’s forests. These help protect ecosystems all over the world and keep the climate stable.

Which hemisphere are Canada's boreal forests in?

• northern

• southern

• eastern

• western

Answer explanation

The boreal forests in Canada take up 60% of the country.

What do forest companies have to do in areas they harvest wood from?

• replant trees

• build roads

• mine for minerals

Answer explanation

This approach is called sustainable management.