Which tree is used for fence posts because of its resistance to decay?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Name four conifers that are important in the Pacific Coast Forest region.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Name four hardwoods of commercial importance in the Central Broad-leaved Forest region.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4Match these descriptions to their corresponding terms.
a. work includes planting, transplanting, pruning, fertilizing, or tree removal
b. advises private forestland owners, loggers, forest rangers
c. studies the trees
d. cares for the trees
e. provides protection to the tree
f. creates new outward growth
g. top canopy of the tree
h. inactive core that gives a tree strength
i. carries water and nutrients from roots to leaves
j. carries food down from leaves to stems, trunk, and roots
14. dendrologist
15. silviculturist
16. arborist
17. forestry consultant
18. cambium
19. xylem
20. heartwood
21. crown
22. outer bark
23. phloem
Question 5Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
a. arboriculture d. shrinkage
b. silviculture e. grain
c. hardness f. seasoning
8. formed by alternating hard and soft layers of new wood
9. changes in wood caused by reduced humidity or temperature
10. woods resistance to compression
11. using scientific methods in forest management
12. care and management of trees for ornamental purposes
13. essential to protect lumber from damage
Question 6Match the following terms to the correct meanings.
a. deciduous e. forest
b. evergreen f. shrubs
c. conifers g. trees
d. pulpwood
1. trees with needle-like leaves
2. trees that shed needles or leaves
3. trees that do not shed needles or leaves
4. trees, shrubs, and plants
5. wood used for making fiber for paper
6. woody perennial plants with a single stem
7. bushy woody plants with multiple stems
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