Florida FFA forestry written test 2

In 2010, what was the economic impact of Florida's forests on the state's economy?

• $10 billion

• $14.7 billion

• $20 billion

• $5 billion

How many jobs did Florida's forests support in 2010?

• 50,000 jobs

• 70,000 jobs

• 90,000 jobs

• 100,000 jobs

How much do visitors who hunt contribute to Florida's economy annually?

• Four billion dollars

• Five billion dollars

• Six billion dollars

• Seven billion dollars

How many State Forests and Ranches are managed by the Florida Forest Service?

• 30 State Forests and 2 Ranches

• 38 State Forests and 1 Ranch

• 40 State Forests and 3 Ranches

• 35 State Forests and 1 Ranch

What does the text mean when it says that forestry brings money into the state’s economy?

• It provides jobs and resources.

• It increases pollution.

• It decreases tourism.

• It causes deforestation.

What increased in the 1830s near rivers in Florida?

• Fishing activities

• Cutting of timber

• Mining operations

• Agricultural production

What did the forests provide during the American Revolutionary War?

• Food supplies

• Lumber and pitch

• Gold and silver

• Medicinal herbs

What was the extent of the longleaf pine ecosystem?

• From Florida to New York

• From Virginia to east Texas

• From California to Nevada

• From Maine to Georgia

What was the common name for pine pitch used in the naval stores industry?

• Tar

• Resin

• Naval stores

• Sap

What was the purpose of the Florida Forest Service?

• To promote tourism

• To gather information on forests and enforce laws

• To build new cities

• To increase agricultural production