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True or False: Clearcutting of lumber provides high revenue to lumber companies over the long term.
True or False: Clearcutting of lumber provides high revenue to lumber companies over the long term.
- True
- False (correct)
- It depends on the specific circumstances
- Clearcutting has no impact on revenue
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of clearcutting of lumber?
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of clearcutting of lumber?
- Erosion and loss of topsoil (correct)
- Improved soil quality
- Enhanced ecosystem services
- Increased biodiversity
What is the main reason why clearcutting of lumber is practiced by some companies?
What is the main reason why clearcutting of lumber is practiced by some companies?
- To maximize long-term profitability (correct)
- To prevent soil erosion
- To promote forest regeneration
- To conserve biodiversity
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