2011 - International Year Of Forests | Attempts: 274

2.

Aboriginal peoples have used Black spruce for centuries as medicine. Which of the following was NOT traditionally treated with Black spruce?

Colds
Toothaches and headaches
Skin Rashes
Sore eyes
Arthritis

Correct Answer

A. Arthritis

Explanation

Depending on the ailment, cones, boughs, inner bark and gum were all used as medicine.

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3.

Globally, forests account for what percentage of total land area?

21%
31%
41%
51%

Correct Answer

A. 31%

Explanation

Total forest area in 2005 was just under 40 million km2.

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4.

Silva is the Latin word for:

Shrub
Forest
Branch
Bud

Correct Answer

A. Forest

Explanation

The correct answer is "Forest". The Latin word "Silva" translates to "Forest" in English.

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5.

What is the territorial tree of the Northwest Territories?

Jack pine
Tamarack
Balsalm poplar
Black spruce

Correct Answer

A. Tamarack

Explanation

The tamarack, found throughout the NWT, was named the official tree on September 9, 1999 replacing the Jack pine.

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6.

ENR uses a variety of detection techniques to locate forest fires, including fire lookouts, aerial patrols, ground patrols and the cooperation of the public and local businesses and industry. What percentage of wildfires in the NWT are detected annually by lookout observers?

13%
31%
2%
43%

Correct Answer

A. 13%

Explanation

The government of the NWT has 15 lookouts, eleven of which are steel towers and four of which are cabins with cupolas. Most of these towers are staffed full time while others are staffed as required, depending on weather conditions or expected fire activity.

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7.

The world's largest Trembling aspen grows in the Muskeg River Demonstration Forest near Fort Liard. How tall is it?

16 metres
24 metres
36 metres
41 metres

Correct Answer

A. 36 metres

Explanation

36 metres is about the same height as a ten-storey office building!!

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8.

The Buildup Index (BUI) is used as an index in fire preparedness, helps fire managers forecast potential for fires and provides information as to a fire's behaviour. What does the BUI measure?

The relative dryness of surface fuels
The total amount of fuel available for combustion
Moisture content in forest fuels
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

The BUI (Buildup Index) measures all of the above mentioned factors. It measures the relative dryness of surface fuels, the total amount of fuel available for combustion, and the moisture content in forest fuels. This index is used by fire managers to assess fire preparedness, forecast potential for fires, and understand a fire's behavior. By considering these factors, fire managers can make more informed decisions and take appropriate actions to prevent and control fires.

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9.

Paper birch has been used by Aboriginal peoples for centuries. Which of the following is a traditional use of Paper birch?

Canoes and baskets
Knife handles
Casting for broken limbs
Birch syrup
All of the above are traditional uses for paper birch

Correct Answer

A. All of the above are traditional uses for paper birch

Explanation

Paper birch has been used by Aboriginal peoples for centuries for various purposes. One traditional use is for making canoes and baskets. The bark of the paper birch is lightweight and flexible, making it ideal for constructing these items. Another traditional use is for making knife handles. The strong and durable wood of the paper birch is well-suited for this purpose. Additionally, paper birch can be used for casting broken limbs. The bark can be wrapped around a broken limb to provide support and stability during the healing process. Lastly, paper birch can be tapped for its sap to make birch syrup, a sweet and flavorful syrup used in cooking and baking.

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10.

Which of the following are considered non-timber forest products?

Crafts
Birch syrup
Pharmaceuticals
Cranberries
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Non-timber forest products are commonly defined as "all goods derived from forests of both plant and animal origin other than timber and firewood".

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11.

Northern ecosystems, with their vast forests, numerous wetlands, bogs, lakes and rivers, play an important role in producing oxygen and clean water, and enhancing our environment. Different combinations of climate, soils and terrain create a variety of landscapes across the Northwest Territories. These landscapes can be grouped into ecological regions (ecoregions) at a variety of scales. Check all THREE Level I ecoregions in the NWT.

Arctic
Taiga
Taiga Plains
Tundra

Correct Answer(s)

A. Arctic
A. Taiga
A. Tundra

Explanation

Taiga Plains is a Level II ecoregion.

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12.

Climate change is impacting, and will continue to impact, our forests. Which of the following are we seeing in Canada's forest ecosystems?

Northward migration of forests
Arrival and survival of exotic pests and diseases
Drier forests more susceptable to fire
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Climate change is causing significant impacts on Canada's forest ecosystems. One of these impacts is the northward migration of forests, as warmer temperatures allow tree species to expand their range further north. Additionally, climate change is leading to the arrival and survival of exotic pests and diseases in Canadian forests, which can have detrimental effects on tree health and ecosystem dynamics. Furthermore, drier conditions resulting from climate change make forests more susceptible to fire, increasing the risk and severity of wildfires. Therefore, all of the options listed - northward migration of forests, arrival and survival of exotic pests and diseases, and drier forests more susceptible to fire - are correct and represent the impacts of climate change on Canada's forest ecosystems.

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13.

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) recently provided a total of $80,000 to the Government of the Northwest Territories for three projects which support the growth and development of the territory's forestry industry. Which of the following is not a project?

An Examination of Changes to Southern and Export Lumber Markets
Jean Marie River Sawmill Site Design and Site Preparation
Two Pellet Feasibility Studies
Forest Inventory Planning

Correct Answer

A. An Examination of Changes to Southern and Export Lumber Markets

Explanation

The correct answer is "An Examination of Changes to Southern and Export Lumber Markets" because the question asks for the project that is not included in the funding provided by CanNor. The other three options, Jean Marie River Sawmill Site Design and Site Preparation, Two Pellet Feasibility Studies, and Forest Inventory Planning, are mentioned as projects that received funding.

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14.

Canada's tallest reported tree, measuring in at 95 metres, is a:

Douglas fir
Stika spruce
Redwood
Giant sequoia

Correct Answer

A. Stika spruce

Explanation

Canada's tallest reported tree (95 m) is a Stika spruce, the "Carmanah Giant" in the Carmanah Valley on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Canada's tallest Douglas fir, 94.3 m in height and 8.07 m in circumference, stands near Coquitlam, BC.

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15.

What number should you call to report a forest fire?

1-800-920-8130
1-800-698-3473
1-800-873.7482
1-877-698-3473

Correct Answer

A. 1-877-698-3473

Explanation

1-877-698-3473 is easier to remember if you think 1-877-NWT-FIRE

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2011 - International Year Of Forests

Globally, forests account for what percentage of terrestrial biodiversity?

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Aboriginal peoples have used Black spruce for centuries as medicine. Which of the following was NOT traditionally treated with Black spruce?

Globally, forests account for what percentage of total land area?

Silva is the Latin word for:

What is the territorial tree of the Northwest Territories?

ENR uses a variety of detection techniques to locate forest fires, including fire lookouts, aerial patrols, ground patrols and the cooperation of the public and local businesses and industry. What percentage of wildfires in the NWT are detected annually by lookout observers?

The world's largest Trembling aspen grows in the Muskeg River Demonstration Forest near Fort Liard. How tall is it?

The Buildup Index (BUI) is used as an index in fire preparedness, helps fire managers forecast potential for fires and provides information as to a fire's behaviour. What does the BUI measure?

Paper birch has been used by Aboriginal peoples for centuries. Which of the following is a traditional use of Paper birch?

Which of the following are considered non-timber forest products?

Climate change is impacting, and will continue to impact, our forests. Which of the following are we seeing in Canada's forest ecosystems?

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) recently provided a total of $80,000 to the Government of the Northwest Territories for three projects which support the growth and development of the territory's forestry industry. Which of the following is not a project?

Canada's tallest reported tree, measuring in at 95 metres, is a:

What number should you call to report a forest fire?