Forests and Global Sustainability

According to the image, what is a key factor for global sustainability?

• Oceans

• Forests

• Mountains

• Deserts

Annual demand for wood alone is expected to triple by which year?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2050

• 2100

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Annual demand for wood alone is expected to reach more than _______ billion m³ by 2050.

• 10

• 2

• 5

• 20

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Annual demand for wood alone is equivalent to how many Olympic size swimming pools full of wood each year?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 10

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According to the study, what is the economic impact of forestry on South Carolina's economy? Forestry has a $____ billion impact on SC’s economy.

• 23.2

• 10.5

• 15.8

• 30.0

What is the average wage paid by the forestry industry in South Carolina? The average wage paid by forestry is $____+.

• 55K

• 35K

• 70K

• 45K

Which industry is ranked #1 in employment in South Carolina according to the study?

• Manufacturing

• Forestry

• Tourism

• Agriculture

Forestry is ranked #2 in labor income and value-added in South Carolina.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a type of forest?

• Natural

• Urban

• Desert

• Grassland

A ________ forest is partly managed by humans but still retains some natural characteristics.

• Semi-natural

• Artificial

• Tropical

• Urban

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