Forests: Conservation and Managment

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What are the economic services provided by forests?

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Forests provide various economic services including mining, grazing, carbon dioxide storage, and more.

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Another name for Boreal is .........

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Taiga

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Which of the following are benefits of the forest?

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Benefits of forests include climate regulation, soil stabilization, and healthy functions of ecosystems.

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________ has caused an increase in endangered plant and animal species.

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Invasive species.

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Forests are organized into vertical layers. The bottom layer is the ___________ floor, which is covered in detritus or waste.

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forest.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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What role do forests play in carbon storage?

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Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change.

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What is biodiversity in the context of forests?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal species in a forest ecosystem.

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What are the main threats to forest ecosystems?

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Main threats include deforestation, invasive species, climate change, and pollution.

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What is sustainable forest management?

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Sustainable forest management is the practice of managing forest resources to meet current needs without compromising future generations.