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Almost 40 percent of forests in the United States have introduced invasive species due to the increase of domestic and global travel, trade and commerce. Invasive species cost hundreds of billions of dollars annually and are responsible for nearly 42 percent of endangered plant and animal species.

• True

• False

Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark of trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees?

• Root disease

• Bark beetles

• None of the choices

• Tree decline

Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration efforts? (Multiple options)

• Re-establishing the topography of an area

• Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented

• Optimizing the use of fertilizer and pesticides to prevent excessive nutrients and runoff

• Controlling hydrologic regime to ensure proper water levels

Suppressing fire to protect infrastructure leads to a build-up of combustible materials, causing the fire to grow out of control more quickly.

• True

• False

Which of the following is also known as the Duck Stamp Act?

• North American Wetlands Conservation Act

• The Farm Bill

• Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act

• Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act

Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting a prescribed burn?

• Preventing wildlife from entering unwanted areas

• Rejuvenate growth by releasing seeds

• Clearing dead vegetation from the forest floor

• Removing weak and dying trees

Which of the following best describes agroforestry?

• Invasive plant species are planted to thin out weaker trees

• Trees grown in areas of agriculture which are used to stabilize environmental conditions of crops

• Planting trees in urban areas to improve air quality

• Using trees to create windbreaks in open fields

Which of the following is the best definition for the term reforestation?

• Planting new trees in the same habitat older ones were removed from

• None of the choices

• Planting trees in areas where trees were not previously present

• Incorporating trees in areas of agriculture

Which of the following best describes kudzu and garlic mustard found in North American forests?

• Moss species

• Common deciduous tree species

• Invasive species impacting forest health

• Harvestable crops grown through agroforestry methods

Fill in the blank: Marine habitats cover more than ___ percent of the earth’s surface.

• 70

• 50

• 60

• 80