Question 1

Old-growth forests are notable for containing species that

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A)   are exotic in North America.
B)   have an unusually high market value.
C)   are highly adapted to their special environment.
D)   are found in other North American forests, in very different environmental conditions.
E)   migrate long distances to feed in the old-growth forests.

Question 2

Most commercial loggers prefer "clear-cut" harvesting because it

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A)   is the most environmentally sustainable type of harvest.
B)   is the most efficient way to get valuable small timber without disturbing the larger early successional trees.
C)   is the most efficient, cheapest harvest method using large, fast machinery instead of costly labor.
D)   is the most effective way to refresh soil with sun and rain.
E)   does not waste any trees.

Question 3

United States national parks are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The primary aim of the U.S. Forest Service has historically been to provide ______________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of _________________.

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A)   the benefits of forests for current and future populations; ecocentric preservation
B)   fire patrols to protect ancient forests; biocentric preservation
C)   wildlife habitat; biocentric preservation
D)   public recreation and education; pragmatic conservation
E)   timber to logging companies; pragmatic conservation

Question 5

Although most of the world's forests are shrinking, biologists are especially concerned about tropical forest loss because

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A)   they contain such high biodiversity.
B)   tropical trees are the biggest trees in the world.
C)   they contain irreplaceable wood resources.
D)   there are fewer remaining tropical forests than any other forest type.
E)   All of these are reasons that biologists are especially concerned about tropical forest loss.

Question 6

Annually, the Forest Service __________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________________.

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A)   makes a profit; building roads into wilderness areas
B)   loses money; building roads into wilderness areas
C)   loses money; exporting logs to Canada
D)   makes a profit; exporting logs to Canada
E)   loses money; replanting

Question 7

Seasonal migration allows grazing livestock to

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A)   use the most fertile pastures continuously.
B)   use marginal lands year after year with modest environmental damage.
C)   produce more young animals with less range.
D)   depend more on domestic pastures.
E)   use only the most nutritious plants in a pasture.

Question 8

The increase in which of the species below would indicate to you that the pasture you see is overgrazed?

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A)   Bluestem.
B)   Fescue.
C)   Sage.
D)   Bluegrass.
E)   Sideoats.

Question 9

World deserts are

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A)   decreasing as world climate becomes wetter.
B)   increasing because of the increase in global carbon dioxide.
C)   increasing because of logging and grazing.
D)   decreasing because of massive reforestation.
E)   about the same in area but have many threatened species of plants.

Question 10

What technique might you use to determine size and location of a preserve to protect grizzly bears?

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A)   GIS.
B)   REDD.
C)   Adaptive management.
D)   PVA.
E)   MAB. A

Question 11

The IUCN world conservation strategy is directed at protecting

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A)   resources from human use.
B)   endangered species.
C)   wildlife from poaching.
D)   world climate stability.
E)   ecosystems and biodiversity.

Question 12

The first symptom of range overgrazing is usually

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A)   gullying.
B)   the absence of trees.
C)   the compaction of soils.
D)   desertification.
E)   the disappearance of palatable herbs.

Question 13

Marine reserves are more common and easier to manage than terrestrial reserves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Monetary inputs to local economies due to the presence of parks and reserves is

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A)   ecotourism.
B)   the Man and the Biosphere concept.
C)   hotspot management.
D)   a form of REDD.
E)   causing the destruction of the parks and preserves through overuse.

Question 15

The highest rate of forest loss occurs in

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A)   Asia.
B)   North America.
C)   South America.
D)   Africa.
E)   Europe.

Question 16

Which nation listed below has the highest deforestation rate?

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A)   Brazil
B)   Russia
C)   Japan
D)   India
E)   Canada

Question 17

Most public rangelands are in poor condition due to

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A)   excessive populations of wild ungulates.
B)   overcrowding of private livestock.
C)   too many publicly owned animals on public lands.
D)   excessive urban settlement in the West.
E)   the lack of water. B

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding wildlife refuges is true?

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A)   While they may face other obstacles, wildlife refuges rarely have notable pollution problems.
B)   Hunting is not allowed in wildlife refuges.
C)   The Bureau of Land Management has made it a priority to expand designated wilderness areas on their lands.
D)   Wildlife refuges are managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
E)   All of these are true.

Question 19

The most sustainable land use in tropical forests is probably

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A)   logging.
B)   cattle grazing.
C)   monoculture agroforestry.
D)   intensive, efficient modern row cropping.
E)   milpa farming.

Question 20

One possible solution to the problem of insufficient land area for preserves is to use _______________ to link smaller habitat areas.

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A)   highways
B)   eco-bridges
C)   edge effects
D)   corridors
E)   none of these are correct.

Exam 6: Environmental Conservation: Forests Grasslands Parks and Nature Preserves

Old-growth forests are notable for containing species that

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Most commercial loggers prefer "clear-cut" harvesting because it

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United States national parks are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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The primary aim of the U.S. Forest Service has historically been to provide ______________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of _________________.

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Although most of the world's forests are shrinking, biologists are especially concerned about tropical forest loss because

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Annually, the Forest Service __________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________________.

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Seasonal migration allows grazing livestock to

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The increase in which of the species below would indicate to you that the pasture you see is overgrazed?

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World deserts are

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What technique might you use to determine size and location of a preserve to protect grizzly bears?

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The IUCN world conservation strategy is directed at protecting

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The first symptom of range overgrazing is usually

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Marine reserves are more common and easier to manage than terrestrial reserves.

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Monetary inputs to local economies due to the presence of parks and reserves is

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The highest rate of forest loss occurs in

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Which nation listed below has the highest deforestation rate?

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Most public rangelands are in poor condition due to

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The most sustainable land use in tropical forests is probably

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