NR1 6.01

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How many major forest regions are in the United States?

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6

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Because of transpiration, trees in a forest affect the climate by: warming the air temperature, providing rainfall, cooling the air temperature, providing shade.

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cooling the air temperature.

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One agricultural and environmental impact of forests is the

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conserving of soil and water.

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The part of the tree responsible for taking in water and nutrients is the:

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roots

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The part of the trunk that provides protection from drying is the:

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outer bark

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In recent years, forest production has increased and the area of forested land has:

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stayed the same.

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Another name for sapwood is:

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xylem

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The best protector of soil that conserves soil and water is: concrete, forests, tar, vegetable crops

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forests