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Study Guide Answers
1. The combined acreage of the forests owned by the federal government is equivalent to twice the size of: a.) Alaska b.) Virginia c.) California d.) Washington
c. California
2. The practice of "_____________________ ___________" states that it is all right to cut trees, to fish, and to let cattle graze, but not in a way that degrades the long-term productivity of the land.
multiple use
3. "_____________ ________________" is a process in which all trees in a particular site are cut down.
Clear-cutting
4. Why does the government prefer to use the method in #3
fast and supposedly cost-effective
5. Name three problems caused by using the method in #3.
less enjoyable for hikers and campers; soil exposed to sun, killing micro- organisms; topsoil erodes, causing fish kills
6. When the government replaces a variety of trees with a more profitable species, this eliminates ________________________ , or the presence of many species in one area.
biodiversity
7. Many plants, such as the Pacific Yew, contain valuable _________________ -fighting drugs.
cancer
8. ____________________ ______________________ , in which foresters choose a limited number of trees for foresting, could eliminate the problems associated with clear-cutting.
Selection management
9. What major benefit does the forest service get from the government, if it uses the clear-cutting method?
a large part of profits
10. "____________ ___________________" is a plan formed by the government that involves a more ecological way of thinking about the land.
New Perspectives
11. What is the best way to change the condition of our national forests?
get involved
12. Discuss what you can do to save our national forests. Write a letter to your congressman.
discussion
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