Forestry Pre-quiz

What is forestry?

• The study of ocean life

• A type of agriculture for crops

• The management and care of forests

• The construction of wooden buildings

What is the main purpose of a forest ecosystem?

• Improve global warming

• Provide habitat for wildlife

• Drain wetlands

• Create deserts

What term describes the process of planting trees in a deforested area?

• Tillage

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Erosion

Which part of a tree absorbs water from the soil?

• Branches

• Roots

• Trunk

• Leaves

What type of tree loses its leaves in autumn?

• Pine

• Evergreen

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

What is the main gas released by trees during photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Methane

What is the state tree of North Carolina?

• Dogwood

• Pine

• Maple

• Oak

Why are trees important for the environment and living beings?

• They provide oxygen, shelter for animals, and help prevent soil erosion.

• They only provide wood for humans to use.

• They make the environment hotter and drier.

• They have no real impact on the environment.

What is the process by which trees release water vapor into the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Condensation

What type of tree is known for having needle-shaped leaves?

• Conifers

• Fruit trees

• Deciduous

• Broadleaf