Question 1

In the boreal region, more than ________ of the timber productive area has already been logged at least once.
A) 35 per cent
B) 25 per cent
C) 60 per cent
D) 95 per cent

Accepted Answer

More than 60 per cent of the timber productive area in the boreal region has already been logged at least once.

Question 2

Canada's boreal forest produces ________ worth of ecosystem services annually.
A) $700 billion
B) $500 million
C) $10 trillion
D) $200 billion

Accepted Answer

Canada's boreal forest produces approximately $700 billion worth of ecosystem services annually, which includes benefits like carbon storage, water filtration, and biodiversity.

Question 3

Canada has one-quarter of the world's _________.
A) temperate rainforest
B) boreal forest
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Canada has one-quarter of the world's temperate rainforest and boreal forest.

Question 4

FAO defines a forest as an area where _______.
A) trees cover an area spanning more than 0.5 hectares
B) the tree canopy cover more than 10 per cent of the total land area
C) trees grow to a height of more than 5 metres
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The FAO defines a forest as an area with more than 0.5 hectares, tree canopy cover of more than 10%, and trees that can grow to a height of more than 5 meters.

Question 5

Canada's boreal forest produces over ________ of ecosystem services to the world.
A) $700 billion
B) $400 billion
C) $200 billion
D) $600 billion

Accepted Answer

Canada's boreal forest provides over $700 billion worth of ecosystem services, including carbon storage, water filtration, and biodiversity support.

Question 6

Canada has ________ of the world's forests.
A) 10 per cent
B) 9 per cent
C) 7 per cent
D) 13 per cent

Accepted Answer

Canada has approximately 9 per cent of the world's forests, making it one of the countries with the largest forest areas globally.

Question 7

The Boreal Forest Conservation Framework has achieved ________.
A) a decrease in the total area protected in Canada's boreal forest
B) no change in the total area protected in Canada's boreal forest
C) the goal of protecting 50 per cent of Canada's boreal forest area
D) an increase of the total area of the boreal forest now protected

Accepted Answer

The Boreal Forest Conservation Framework has led to an increase in the total area of the boreal forest that is now protected, as it aims to conserve significant portions of this important ecosystem.

Question 8

Canada's forests cover ________.
A) more of southern Canada than northern Canada
B) a larger area of the more populated provinces and territories
C) approximately 35 per cent of Canada's land area
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Canada's forests cover ________.
A) more of southern...

Question 9

An intact forest landscape (IFL) ________.
A) encompasses only small amounts of tree removal using sustainable harvesting methods
B) includes a series of forest ecosystems connected by wildlife underpasses
C) is an area where deforestation rates are declining and conservation agreements have been made with logging companies
D) contains no signs of fragmentation by logging and infrastructure

Accepted Answer

An intact forest landscape (IFL) is defined as a large, continuous area of forest that shows no signs of significant human activity or fragmentation, such as logging or infrastructure development.

Question 10

Berries, maple syrup, mushrooms, and seeds are all ________.
A) invasive species
B) imported into Canada
C) non-timber forest products
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Berries, maple syrup, mushrooms, and seeds are considered non-timber forest products as they are derived from forests but do not require cutting down trees.

Question 11

________ is an example of a complementary relationship in forest management.
A) A symbiotic relationship of button mushrooms with nearby trees
B) Operating two different industries on separate tracts of forest land
C) Logging old growth forests, which negatively impacts the pine mushroom industry,
D) Developing logging roads that provide increased access to raw materials for craftspeople

Accepted Answer

Developing logging roads that provide increased access to raw materials for craftspeople is a complementary relationship because it enhances the utility of the forest for multiple stakeholders without directly harming the forest ecosystem.

Question 12

In 2017, the timber industry directly employed ________ people.
A) 25,000
B) 1,950,000
C) 209,940
D) 2,600

Accepted Answer

In 2017, the timber industry directly employed approximately 209,940 people, as per industry reports and statistics.

Question 13

The concern about the State of the Forests or State of the Parks reports is that these reports ________.
A) have become increasingly politicized and used mainly as a tool to report success
B) have not been published on a regular basis, leading to lack of data
C) contain a high number of indicators, making it difficult to obtain clear information
D) highlight inconsistent data on volume of wood produced across Canada

Accepted Answer

These reports are often criticized for being used as political tools to showcase success rather than providing an objective assessment.

Question 14

Canada is the ________ largest exporter of forest products in the world.
A) second
B) fourth
C) seventh
D) fifth

Accepted Answer

Canada is the fourth largest exporter of forest products in the world, known for its vast forest resources and significant contribution to the global forestry industry.

Question 15

________ of Canadian Indigenous people live in forested areas.
A) 60 per cent
B) 40 per cent
C) 20 per cent
D) 70 per cent

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ of Canadian Indigenous people live in...

Question 16

The duty to consult is ________.
A) the authority and ability for decision-making in forest planning
B) the legal obligation of Indigenous groups and communities to consider and address provincial decision-makers concerns before making a decision
C) practices, customs and traditions that are integral to the distinctive culture of the Indigenous group claiming the right to do such.
D) the legal obligation of provincial decision-makers to consider and address the concerns of Indigenous peoples and groups before making a decision that may affect claimed or proven Indigenous rights

Accepted Answer

The duty to consult is a legal obligation of provincial decision-makers to consider and address the concerns of Indigenous peoples and groups before making decisions that may affect claimed or proven Indigenous rights.

Question 17

Most of Canada's forests are managed by ________.
A) the federal and territorial government
B) timber companies
C) individual farmers
D) provincial governments

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the majority of forest management responsibilities fall under the jurisdiction of provincial governments, as they own and manage about 90% of the country's forested land.

Question 18

At least ________ of Indigenous people around the world are involved in the forestry industry.
A) 60 per cent
B) 40 per cent
C) 20 per cent
D) 70 per cent

Accepted Answer

The answer of At least ________ of Indigenous people around...

Question 19

Annual allowable cut (AAC) is influenced by ________.
A) the growth rates of trees
B) the quality of species being harvested
C) the amount of protected land
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The annual allowable cut (AAC) is influenced by multiple factors including the growth rates of trees, the quality of species being harvested, and the amount of protected land, as all these factors determine the sustainable level of timber that can be harvested.

Question 20

The falldown effect is ________.
A) the recent declines experienced in the timber industry
B) the impact of falling trees on local wildlife
C) the reduction in age at maturity of harvested species
D) the drop in timber volume between old-growth and second-growth forests

Accepted Answer

The falldown effect refers to the decrease in timber volume when transitioning from harvesting old-growth forests to second-growth forests, which typically have less volume.

Quiz 10: Forests

In the boreal region, more than ________ of the timber productive area has already been logged at least once.

Canada's boreal forest produces ________ worth of ecosystem services annually.

Canada has one-quarter of the world's _________.

FAO defines a forest as an area where _______.

Canada's boreal forest produces over ________ of ecosystem services to the world.

Canada has ________ of the world's forests.

The Boreal Forest Conservation Framework has achieved ________.

Canada's forests cover ________.

An intact forest landscape (IFL) ________.

Berries, maple syrup, mushrooms, and seeds are all ________.

________ is an example of a complementary relationship in forest management.

In 2017, the timber industry directly employed ________ people.

The concern about the State of the Forests or State of the Parks reports is that these reports ________.

Canada is the ________ largest exporter of forest products in the world.

________ of Canadian Indigenous people live in forested areas.

The duty to consult is ________.

Most of Canada's forests are managed by ________.

At least ________ of Indigenous people around the world are involved in the forestry industry.

Annual allowable cut (AAC) is influenced by ________.

The falldown effect is ________.