Unit 2 Review

Question 1

"Sustainable Interaction" means to examine world issues in isolation from the wider world

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What are the two types of rainforests?

Accepted Answer

Temperate, Tropical

Question 3

"Smart Growth" is aimed at...

Accepted Answer

Building compact communities

Question 4

Which is NOT an environmental ocean issue?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

Question 5

Forestry is defined as the art and science of conserving and managing forests

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What are the 3 types of tree harvesting?

Accepted Answer

Clear Cut Logging, Shelterwood Logging, Selective Logging

Question 7

Climate change only refers to global warming?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which characteristics apply to a rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Earth's oldest living ecosystems, Has a distinct layering system of trees, Heavy rainfall, with no dry season

Question 9

The Green House Effect is...

Accepted Answer

Heat-trapping gases, that trap heat in the environment

Question 10

Urban Sprawl is a result of urbanization?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Emergent, umbrella, understory and forest floor are the layers of a rainforest?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Which characteristics make up a "green city"

Accepted Answer

Trees, parks, bike paths, Alternative Energy, Compost, recycling plants

Question 13

Which is NOT a main cause of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Climate Change

Question 14

How much of Canada's total forest area is owned by the crown?

Accepted Answer

90%

Question 15

Which city was voted the #1 "green city" in the world?

Accepted Answer

Vienna

Question 16

How much of the worlds plastic ends up in our oceans?

Accepted Answer

90%

Question 17

Urbanization is the process of moving from urban to rural areas?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Clear cutting refers to which process?

Accepted Answer

all trees in an area are cut at one time

Questions 18