Agriscience: Environmental Science #2

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What tree species is a hardwood used for structural timbers, flooring, & furniture?

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white oak

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Pulpwood is MAINLY produced from: Ash, Fraser fir, loblolly pine, oak

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loblolly pine

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Which of the following is a songbird that can be attracted to backyard feeders: cardinal, turkey vulture, owls, red-tailed hawk?

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cardinal

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Why is water known as the universal solvent?

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dissolves or otherwise changes most other materials

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Thinning practices are used in forests when competition among trees slows the growth of all trees.

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competition among trees slows the growth of all trees

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Prescribed burning is used in the management of forests in order to

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remove excess leaves, reducing risks of wildfires

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The LEAST expensive method of replacing trees harvested from the wood lot is: hand planting of seedlings, natural seedling, using airplanes to sow seeds, hiring commercial reforestation companies.

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natural seedling

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The basic goal of forest management is described as: Profit for the wood lot owner, use of forest resources without depletion of forest lands, use of wildlife resources with depletion of wildlife, prevention of cutting trees

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use of forest resources without depletion of forest lands

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Why is precipitation important in the water cycle?

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release of moisture as rain or snow

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Why is capillary water an important source of groundwater?

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plant roots can absorb or take it up