Seattle Lumber Industry factory

The video discusses the vast timber resources available, highlighting the wasteful exploitation that poses a threat to the northwest region. This exploitation could lead to a potential shortage of trees, emphasizing the need for sustainable management of these resources.

What is the unit used to measure the scale of timber resources?

• Board feet

• Acres

• Cubic meters

• Square feet

What is a major consequence of the wasteful exploitation of timber resources?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced soil fertility

• Threat to the northwest's tree supply

Which region is currently threatened by the exploitation of timber resources?

• The southeast

• The northwest

• The northeast

• The southwest

What is a potential future issue due to current timber exploitation practices?

• Increase in forest area

• Decrease in timber prices

• Shortage of trees

• Surplus of timber

What is the primary cause of the potential tree shortage in the northwest?

• Urban development

• Climate change

• Wasteful exploitation

• Natural disasters