4 of 4 Exam

Which of the following is NOT listed as an impact of excessive consumption of resources?

• Pollution

• Declining ecosystem health

• Biodiversity loss

• Increased food production

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Three E's" that lead to sustainability?

• Environment

• Economy

• Equity

• Education

What is the main purpose of balancing the three E's (Environment, Economy, Equity) in sustainability?

• To increase profits only

• To provide for human needs while maintaining ecosystem health

• To focus only on conservation efforts

• To ensure only economic growth

How many people rely directly or indirectly on jobs provided by the forest industry?

• 1.6 million

• 1.6 billion

• 16 million

• 160 thousand

Which of the following is NOT a health benefit provided by trees?

• Reducing stress and anxiety

• Protecting skin from the sun

• Increasing air pollution

• Improving mental health

What does sustainability require according to the summary?

• Meeting present needs while compromising future needs

• Meeting present needs while ignoring the environment

• Meeting present needs while acting in ways that do not compromise the needs of future generations

• Meeting only the needs of future generations

How does deforestation contribute to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• By causing decomposition and preventing absorption of greenhouse gases

• By increasing rainfall and reducing soil erosion

• By providing more space for wildlife

• By lowering the temperature of the atmosphere

In the first 40 years of a typical tree’s life, how much carbon can it absorb?

• 1 ton

• 10 tons

• 100 kilograms

• 5 tons

What is the main benefit of planting new trees in holes in an existing forest core rather than creating a new forest?

• It maximizes biodiversity and productivity.

• It reduces the need for water.

• It increases the number of predators.

• It makes the forest grow faster.

What does tree diversity produce in a forest?

• A greater variety of forest resources

• Less oxygen

• Fewer animal habitats

• More pollution