How Much Do You Know About Forestry? Trivia Quiz

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    What is forest management?

    • It's a branch of forestry concerned with research aspects.
    • It's a branch of forestry concerned with historical aspects.
    • It's a branch of forestry concerned with overall administrative , economic, legal and social aspects.
    • It's a branch of forestry concerned with fauna aspects.
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Forestry counts all the activities concerned with sciences and crafts of creating, managing, and repairing the forest, just to name a few of these activities. All these activities are aimed at benefiting humans as well as the environment. So, how much do you know about this very important environmental discipline? Take our quiz and find out now.

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    What is plantation?

    • It's the small-scale estate meant for farming that specializes in cash crops

    • It's the medium-scale estate meant for farming that specializes in cash crops

    • It's the large-scale estate meant for farming that specializes in cash crops

    • It's the large-scale estate meant for housing that specializes in cash crops

    Correct Answer
    A. It's the large-scale estate meant for farming that specializes in cash crops
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    What is teak?

    • It's a desertic hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae.

    • It's an aquatic hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae.

    • It's a tropical hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae.

    • It's a tempered hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's a tropical hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae.
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    What is one of the applications used in modern forestry called?

    • Deforestation

    • Indoor farming

    • Reforestation

    • Cropping

    Correct Answer
    A. Reforestation
    Explanation
    Reforestation is the correct answer because it refers to the process of planting new trees in areas where forests have been cut down or destroyed. This application is used in modern forestry to restore and replenish forests, which helps to combat deforestation and its negative environmental impacts. Reforestation plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, preventing soil erosion, and mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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    What is litterfall?

    • It's plant material that have fallen to the ground.

    • It's material that have fallen to the ground.

    • It's dead plant material that have fallen to the ground.

    • It's dead plant material that grow out of nowhere

    Correct Answer
    A. It's dead plant material that have fallen to the ground.
    Explanation
    Litterfall refers to dead plant material that has fallen to the ground. This can include leaves, twigs, branches, and other organic matter that is no longer alive. It is an important component of nutrient cycling in ecosystems, as the decomposition of litterfall contributes to the release of nutrients back into the soil.

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    What is known as a latifundium?

    • It's a very extensive parcel of privately owned land

    • It's a very limited parcel of privately owned land

    • It's a very extensive parcel of publicly owned land

    • It's a very small parcel of privately owned land

    Correct Answer
    A. It's a very extensive parcel of privately owned land
    Explanation
    A latifundium refers to a very extensive parcel of privately owned land. This means that it is a large piece of land that is owned by a private individual or entity. The term "latifundium" is often used to describe large agricultural estates or plantations that are owned by wealthy landowners. These parcels of land are typically used for commercial farming or other agricultural purposes. It is important to note that a latifundium is privately owned, meaning that it is not owned or controlled by the government or the public.

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    What is resin extraction?

    • It consists of incising the inner layers of a pine tree in order to collect the sap/ resin

    • It consists of incising the outer layers of a pine tree in order to collect the core

    • It consists of incising the outer layers of a pine tree in order to collect the sap/ resin

    • It consists of incising the outer layers of a pine tree in order to collect water

    Correct Answer
    A. It consists of incising the outer layers of a pine tree in order to collect the sap/ resin
    Explanation
    Resin extraction involves making incisions in the outer layers of a pine tree to collect the sap or resin. This is the correct answer because resin is typically found in the outer layers of the tree, and by making incisions, the sap or resin can be collected for various purposes such as making varnishes, adhesives, or perfumes.

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    What is logging?

    • It's the cutting, skidding on-site processing of trees/logs.

    • It's the loading of trees/logs onto trucks.

    • It's the cutting, skidding on-site processing, and loading of trees/logs onto trucks.

    • It's the cutting, skidding factory processing, and loading of trees/logs onto trucks.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's the cutting, skidding on-site processing, and loading of trees/logs onto trucks.
    Explanation
    Logging refers to the process of cutting down trees, skidding them to a central location, processing them on-site, and finally loading them onto trucks for transportation. This includes all the steps involved in the extraction and preparation of trees or logs for various purposes such as timber production or fuel.

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    Who is Dietrich Brandis?

    • He is considered as the father of modern parcel fencing

    • He is considered as the father of Modern forestry

    • He is considered as the father of Tropical forestry

    • He is considered as the father of Equatorial forestry

    Correct Answer
    A. He is considered as the father of Tropical forestry
    Explanation
    Dietrich Brandis is considered as the father of Tropical forestry. This means that he is recognized as a pioneer and influential figure in the field of forestry specifically related to tropical regions. He is credited for his significant contributions and advancements in the understanding and management of tropical forests, which have had a lasting impact on the field.

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    What is Mahogany?

    • It's a round-grained reddish brown timber of 3 tropical hardwood species.

    • It's a convex-grained reddish brown timber of 3 tropical hardwood species.

    • It's a straight-grained reddish brown timber of 3 tropical hardwood species.

    • It's a flat-grained reddish brown timber of 3 tropical hardwood species.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's a straight-grained reddish brown timber of 3 tropical hardwood species.
    Explanation
    Mahogany is a type of timber that is straight-grained and has a reddish brown color. It is derived from three tropical hardwood species.

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