Forest Product's Week - History - Quiz, Trivia & Questions

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Since 1930, what insect has defoliated more than 80 million acres of forests in the Eastern United Sates?

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Gypsy Moth
Cicada
Emerald Ash Borer

Correct Answer

A. Gypsy Moth

Explanation

Answer B - Although KY is having more problems with the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and the Emerald Ash Borer, the gypsy moth has devastated more than 80 million acres (32 million hectares) of forests in the Eastern U.S., according to the USDA Forest Service, though several eradication strategies have prevented the insects from spreading to Western states.

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3.

There are more trees in the United States today than there were:

150 years ago
100 years ago
80 years ago
90 years ago

Correct Answer

A. 80 years ago

Explanation

Answer C - We have more trees today than we had 80 years ago. The CCC, also known as Roosevelt's Tree Army, was credited with renewing the nation's decimated forests of the 1920’s and ‘30s by planting an estimated three billion trees from 1933 to 1942. This was crucial, especially in states affected by the Dust Bowl, where reforestation was necessary to break the wind, hold water in the soil, and hold the soil in place. Large community tree planting events like KY’s 20/20 vision continue that goal by converting unused farm land back to forest.

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4.

Rubber - a tree product - got its name from the 18th century scientist Joseph Priestly who observed it being use to:

Rub away pencil marks
Rub scuff marks from the floor of a mansion foyer
Rub a shine on the brass door handles of a carriage
Rub/remove a seal from a letter

Correct Answer

A. Rub away pencil marks

Explanation

Answer A - Rubber got its name from Joseph Priestly when he observed that it rubbed out pencil marks.

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5.

What percentage of the total amount of forestland that existed when Columbus discovered America 500 years ago still exists today?

66%
32%
53%
25%

Correct Answer

A. 66%

Explanation

Answer A - Roughly 731 million acres of the country is forested today. That's about two-thirds (66 %) of the forestland that existed when Columbus discovered America.

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Forest Product's Week - History

In the 18^th century, the French scientist Rene de Reaumur got the idea to use wood fiber to make paper. He came to this conclusion by watching:

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Since 1930, what insect has defoliated more than 80 million acres of forests in the Eastern United Sates?

There are more trees in the United States today than there were:

Rubber - a tree product - got its name from the 18th century scientist Joseph Priestly who observed it being use to:

What percentage of the total amount of forestland that existed when Columbus discovered America 500 years ago still exists today?

Forest Product's Week - History

In the 18th century, the French scientist Rene de Reaumur got the idea to use wood fiber to make paper. He came to this conclusion by watching:

Quiz Preview

Since 1930, what insect has defoliated more than 80 million acres of forests in the Eastern United Sates?

There are more trees in the United States today than there were:

Rubber - a tree product - got its name from the 18th century scientist Joseph Priestly who observed it being use to:

What percentage of the total amount of forestland that existed when Columbus discovered America 500 years ago still exists today?

In the 18^th century, the French scientist Rene de Reaumur got the idea to use wood fiber to make paper. He came to this conclusion by watching: