Sustainable Forestry Quiz

What is a consequence of deforestation mentioned in the text?

• Increased biodiversity

• Enhanced forest habitats

• Negative impact on animals and plant species

• Improved air quality

What is the impact of not replanting trees after deforestation?

• Increased forest cover

• Enhanced wildlife habitats

• Contribution to climate change

• Improved air quality

What happens to trees after they are felled?

• They are planted again

• They become timber/wood

• They are left to rot

• They are used as firewood immediately

What is the process called when the trunk is sawn up?

• Timber Conversion

• Timber Extraction

• Timber Processing

• Timber Slicing

What does air drying involve?

• Using a heated chamber

• Stacking wood outside or in sheds

• Submerging wood in water

• Covering wood with plastic

What happens to wood if it is not seasoned?

• It becomes waterproof

• It changes shape

• It becomes lighter

• It becomes fireproof

What is a characteristic of mouldings?

• They come in a range of cross sections

• They are always flat

• They are only circular

• They are only rectangular

What does timber come in?

• Different sizes

• Only one size

• Only two sizes

• Only three sizes

What is the role of veneer peeling in the plywood process?

• To add color to the wood

• To remove bark from the logs

• To create thin sheets from the logs

• To dry the wood

What is often added to the mixture in the chipboard process?

• Water

• Urea formaldehyde glue

• Paint

• Cement