Forestry Quizs

Shrub layer

• Comprised of all woody plants that grow low to the ground

• A layer of tall trees that provide shade

• A layer of grass and small plants

• A layer of aquatic plants found in wetlands

Canker

• Diseased and decaying area of a tree

• A type of tree bark

• A method of tree pruning

• A tree species known for its fruit

Carrying capacity

• The total number of species that can coexist in an ecosystem.

• The maximum amount of organisms which may inhabit the area without compromising the ability to support the same species in that region in the future

• The minimum number of organisms required for a species to survive.

• The average population size of a species in a given area.

Omnivore

• Animal that only eats plants

• Animal that only eats meat

• Animal whose diet consists of plants and animals

• Animal that eats insects exclusively

Deforestation

• The removal of trees and forests

• The planting of new trees

• The conservation of existing forests

• The process of urbanization

Biomes

• Large geographic regions in various locations that share similar communities and climates

• Small areas with diverse ecosystems

• Regions defined by human activity and urban development

• Isolated areas with unique species and no climate similarity

Forest Fire

• A controlled fire used for land management

• An uncontrolled fire burning in a wooded area; also known as a wildfire

• A fire that occurs in urban areas

• A fire that is intentionally set for agricultural purposes

Prescribed Burns

• A method of uncontrolled wildfires

• A technique for managing fuel through intentional fires

• A type of fire that occurs naturally

• A process of extinguishing fires in forests

Sub-canopy layer

• Consists of saplings, smaller mature trees and younger trees trying to break through the canopy

• Is the topmost layer of the forest consisting of the tallest trees

• Contains only shrubs and ground cover plants

• Is a layer that receives the most sunlight in the forest

Coniferous tree

• Produces cones and has long needle-like leaves

• Has broad leaves and produces flowers

• Is a type of deciduous tree

• Grows in tropical climates and has large fruits