Why are many softwoods used for indoor furniture but not outdoor projects?

Softwoods do not wear well when exposed to the elements.

What does EPA stand for?

Environmental Protection Agency

What is the goal of sustainability?

to keep the forest and ecosystem in balance

What role do nonprofits play in determining regulations for forestry?

They advocate for policy or law.

Why is it especially important that those who work in remote places have a safety plan?

It will be very difficult to get outside help.

What do all public service jobs have in common?

They involve working for the government.

How are guidelines different from regulations?

Guidelines are suggestions; regulations are requirements.

At what point in a person’s career does professional development occur?

after someone has been working in the field for a while

Where is the legend generally found?

in a box on the front of the map

What do colors represent on a physical map?

elevation and other features of the land

What does an internship provide?

An internship provides valuable on-the-job experience.

Why is it good for the environment if cut branches are left on the forest floor?

They decompose and enrich the soil.

What is Amerigo Vespucci famous for?

creating maps of North America and South America

How do computer numeric controls aid in lumber production?

by ensuring the wood is cut to exact measurements

Law of supply and demand - if demand for a product suddenly goes up faster than the supply, what will be the result?

The price of the product will go up.

Why did the timber industry do so well in the 1990s?

The economy was good and housing was in high demand.

Why is nutrient pollution so dangerous?

It creates an unmanageable excess of algae.

How does OSHA help those in the logging industry?

by determining safety regulations

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1
Forestry professionals are required to follow the instructions of nonprofits.
True
False
2
Ecoterrorists will not go to jail if they destroy property for a just cause.
True
False
3
Why is oak such a popular wood?
It comes in many different colors.
It resists insects and fungi.
It is one of the softer hardwoods.
It grows in few regions of the United States.
4
Why are many softwoods used for indoor furniture but not outdoor projects?
Softwoods are rare, so it is hard to get enough for large projects.
All softwoods are used to make plywood.
Furniture can only be made with softwoods.
Softwoods do not wear well when exposed to the elements.
5
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Profession Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Profession Accreditation
Environmental Protection Act
6
What is the goal of sustainability?
to keep the forest and ecosystem in balance
to reduce the number of trees
to ensure nothing in the forest ever changes
to increase the production of timber
7
What should be a forestry professional’s first priority?
the interest of business
making stakeholders happy
the well-being of the forest
using new technology
8
What is the last stage of furniture production?
shaping
staining
sawing
sanding
9
The hardest softwood could be firmer than the softest hardwood.
True
False
10
Which type of map is LEAST likely to be built to scale?
thematic
road
physical
topographical
11
Which forestry careers can be started with on-the-job training in some cases?
park ranger supervisor
logger
paper mill manager
policy maker
12
What are all foresters in the United States required to follow?
policy set by a city
input from environmental organizations
directives from the United Nations
federal regulations
13
What role do nonprofits play in determining regulations for forestry?
They conduct studies to contradict established scientific principles.
They supervise those working in American forests.
They create regulations.
They advocate for policy or law.
14
Who has the primary focus of monitoring the air and water?
soil scientist
biotechnologist
forester
environmental scientist
15
Why is it especially important that those who work in remote places have a safety plan?
Fires happen only in remote locations.
It will be very difficult to get outside help.
Accidents are less likely in remote locations.
People who work in remote areas tend to be less-experienced foresters.
16
Which agency has determined that logging is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States?
EPA
Greenpeace
the US Forestry Service
OSHA
17
Lasers can be used to guide wood through table saws.
True
False
18
What would you expect to find on a climate map?
the kinds of ecosystems in the region
which regions get snow
whether the area is urban or rural
all major mountain ranges and rivers
19
What do all public service jobs have in common?
They are exclusively for entrepreneurs.
They require very specialized skills.
They are in forestry.
They involve working for the government.
20
If a logger feels that working conditions are unsafe, they can file a complaint with OSHA.
True
False
21
What kind of map should be used to navigate the forest?
thematic map
topographical map
climate map
political map
22
Which country currently contributes the most lumber to the international market?
Russia
Canada
US
China
23
What definition BEST describes a deficit?
good communication
more expenses than revenue
strictly sticking to a sound budget
a lack of supplies
24
How are guidelines different from regulations?
Only professional organizations can create regulations.
Failing to follow guidelines is often a criminal act.
Guidelines are suggestions; regulations are requirements.
Guidelines are more popular than regulations.
25
What does MSDS stand for?
material standard data sheet
management standard date sheet
management safety date sheet
material safety data sheet
26
What were the first chainsaws were used for?
fighting fires
cutting trees
sawing bones
splitting logs
27
At what point in a person’s career does professional development occur?
when getting the required certification
as part of the standard college curriculum in the field
after someone has been working in the field for a while
when trying to choose a career
28
Which kind of wood is often used for sports equipment?
maple
poplar
pine
oak
29
Where is the legend generally found?
included with the map on a separate sheet of paper
on the back of the map
in the center of the map
in a box on the front of the map
30
What do colors represent on a physical map?
states or countries
the color preferences of the cartographer
whether the water is saltwater or freshwater
elevation and other features of the land
31
In forestry, a stakeholder must own the land to have input in decisions.
False
True
32
What does an internship provide?
An internship provides a certification.
An internship provides a guarantee of a job later.
An internship provides valuable on-the-job experience.
An internship eliminates the need for further education.
33
What is the highest expense for a government agency?
rent
retail items
heavy equipment
salaries
34
If a logger feels that working conditions are unsafe, they can file a complaint with OSHA.
True
False
35
Most careers in forestry require a college education.
True
False
36
Why is it good for the environment if cut branches are left on the forest floor?
New species will enter the ecosystem as a result.
The make it much easier for water to flow freely in the forest.
They help process any remaining pollutants in the environment.
They decompose and enrich the soil.
37
Elevation is to land as _____ is to water.
river
depth
moisture
rain
38
What was one of the first industries to become dependent on American timber?
agriculture
ship building
the fur trade
forestry
39
Digital mapping allows entire forests to be monitored rather than small sections.
False
True
40
Digital maps are always up-to-date.
True
False
41
What is Amerigo Vespucci famous for?
inventing the process of mapping
creating maps of North America and South America
sailing all around the world
creating maps for Asia and onto Europe
42
How do computer numeric controls aid in lumber production?
by pressure treating the wood to make it more durable
by smoothing out the edges of a piece of wood
by ensuring the wood is cut to exact measurements
by determining how much wood will be cut
43
Law of supply and demand - if demand for a product suddenly goes up faster than the supply, what will be the result?
The price will reflect the cost of production.
Production of the product will decrease.
The price of the product will go down.
The price of the product will go up.
44
Why did the timber industry do so well in the 1990s?
The economy was good and housing was in high demand.
There were no laws restricting harvesting timber.
lot of technology improved production.
The United States was the only country that exported timber.
45
What equipment may require a specialized license to operate?
machinery for shredding branches
pickup trucks owned by a business
cranes and excavators
chainsaws and other types of saws
46
How could you determine the altitude represented by the contour lines of a map?
You should check the legend.
Measure the distance between the lines.
Contour lines do not indicate altitude.
Contour lines do not indicate altitude.
47
Why is nutrient pollution so dangerous?
It creates an unmanageable excess of algae.
There are no known ways to combat it.
It is the result of toxic chemicals released in the water.
It kills a lot of trees.
48
How does OSHA help those in the logging industry?
by setting profit margins
by assisting with international marketing of American products
by documenting pollution in air and water
by determining safety regulations
49
What is the Society of American Foresters?
a professional organization
a government agency
a union
a business
50
What direction is at the top of any map?
West
North
South
East
51
Effective marketing does not require much knowledge of the properties of wood.
True
False
52
In which forestry-related professions would a material safety data sheet be most expected?
digital cartography
fish and wildlife
biotechnology
parks and tourism
53
Why is clothing often stored in cedar chests?
Cedar is a very common type of wood.
Only cedar is used for furniture.
Cedar repels insects.
Cedar is the cheapest wood.
54
What is the benefit of tannin?
It is an essential part of the plywood-making process.
It changes the color of wood.
It makes the tree resistant to infestations.
It is a widely used pesticide.
55
Why do those in tourism need people with a background in forestry?
Ensures tourists do not damage parks and natural sites.
Change parks into more popular attractions
Very little tourism in natural parks, so few know much about it.
A way to educate general public abou insects and fungi in forests.
56
Why are maps created with GIS technology more accurate than those created through traditional methods?
GIS maps do not require regular updating.
GIS maps can document more ground easily.
GIS maps are more expensive to produce.
GIS maps can monitor only a small sample of a forest.
57
What description characterizes a person with strong interpersonal skills?
They are good at working with others.
They are rather insecure in the workplace.
They are highly qualified for the position.
They are excellent at the technical aspects of the job.
58
What is an altimeter used for?
measuring temperature
measuring altitude
determining direction
creating contour lines
59
What is generally part of the certification process to become a forester?
many years of experience in the field
passing an exam
getting several degrees
applying for a job
60
What is one item that may be included on a legend?
the elevation of a mountain
the depth of part of the ocean
the scale of the map
the symbol for the capital city
61
Professional behavior is not as important as having the right degree or certification.
True
False
62
Why is bringing in experts so important in forestry?
Emergencies are common.
Experts can be difficult to locate.
Problems are complex and impact many areas.
Those without a higher education will have little information.
63
Biotechnology is only about creating more nutritious food.
True
False
64
Treated lumber is not very strong.
True
False
65
Scale of the map is 1 inch = 125 miles, 2 points are 3.75 inches apart. How many miles apart are they?
469
443
243
275
66
What is the purpose of the Greenpeace organization?
to monitor environmental issues
to prevent destruction of aquatic ecosystems
to regulate forests
to make work difficult for those in forestry
67
Maps are an essential part of navigating with a compass.
False
True
68
Ecoterrorists will not go to jail if they destroy property for a just cause.
True
False
69
Working with others is an important part of the job in forestry.
True
False
70
When did the United States begin developing a strong chainsaw industry?
in colonial times
in the 1830s
during World War II
around 1900
71
What is an example of a thematic map?
a map illustrating which highways provide access to a city center
a map showing the average rainfall in several different regions
a map that uses a few colors to indicate elevation
a map showing whether counties in a state vote Democrat or Republican
72
What information is available in the Geographic Coordinate Database?
borders of public land
all land that has been surveyed to date
bearings of famous landmarks
bearings of famous landmarks
73
Every career in forestry requires spending a lot of time outdoors.
True
False
74
In the context of forestry ethics, what is the BEST definition of transparency?
creating solid policies
open and straightforward conversation
a clear surface
engaging the public in preserving forests
75
What is an example of the purpose of a professional organizations?
preventing inexperienced people from entering the field
spreading knowledge in the field
making a lot of money by charging annual dues
telling individual business owners how they must run their businesses
76
Which of the following actions would OSHA take if a company fails to follow safety regulations?
penalize other companies
impose a fine
start protests
arrest members
77
Why do maps with digital images need to be updated?
There is no expectation that they will be accurate.
They do not generally include the detail required.
They can store and analyze large quantities of information
Landscapes and buildings can change dramatically over time.
78
Those in wood and paper science need a strong understanding of the biology of trees.
False
True

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