Apes Forestry

This method of forestry management reduces the probability of severe impacts from natural fires

• clearcutting

• selective cutting

• controlled burning

• reforestation

This method of forestry management may be the most economically efficient but can lead to the greatest level of soil erosion

• clearcutting

• selective cutting

• controlled burning

• reforestation

A mechanism for preventing erosion by planting a row of trees adjacent to farmland

• windbreaks

• contour plowing

• groundcover crops

• no till agriculture

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Which of these best describes a practice that aligns with integrated pest management?

• increasing fertilizer use to improve crop yield per hectare

• introducing natural predators of a pest species to decrease their crop damage

• using pesticides earlier in the season to increase their effectiveness

• growing monocultures so that crops will be easier to manage

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

For many years, forest fires were suppressed to protect lives and property. This policy has lead to

• a build up of dead biomass that can fuel larger fires

• many forest species being able to live without having their habitats destroyed

• soil erosion on steep slopes

• economic instability

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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A technique sometimes used in forest management, farming, or prairie restoration to improve habitat and reduce wildfire risk.

• Selective Cutting

• Controlled Burn 

• Thinning

• Clear Cutting

Which of the following is a primary reason for apes to inhabit forested areas?

• Availability of food resources

• Protection from predators

• Social interaction

• Climate regulation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is a significant threat to ape populations in forested habitats?

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Overpopulation

• Natural predators

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which ape species is known for its ability to use tools in forest environments?

• Gorilla

• Chimpanzee

• Orangutan

• Gibbon

How do apes contribute to the health of forest ecosystems?

• Pollinating flowers

• Dispersing seeds

• Controlling insect populations

• Regulating water cycles

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5