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What is the main characteristic of trees in the Taiga/Boreal/Coniferous Forest?
What is the main characteristic of trees in the Taiga/Boreal/Coniferous Forest?
- They are deciduous
- They have thick and needle-like leaves to reduce water loss (correct)
- They lose leaves in winter
- They have broad leaves
What is the primary role of roots in maintaining ecosystem services?
What is the primary role of roots in maintaining ecosystem services?
- To protect against soil and bank erosion (correct)
- To absorb nutrients from the soil
- To regulate climate change
- To produce oxygen through photosynthesis
What is the consequence of reduced biodiversity in forests?
What is the consequence of reduced biodiversity in forests?
- Increased nutrient depletion (correct)
- Improved ecosystem services
- Enhanced ecosystem resilience
- None of the above
What type of forest is characterized by high, stable temperatures and precipitation?
What type of forest is characterized by high, stable temperatures and precipitation?
What is the primary benefit of trees in terms of ecosystem services?
What is the primary benefit of trees in terms of ecosystem services?
What is the main argument against cutting down trees?
What is the main argument against cutting down trees?
What is the estimated time it takes for trees to grow back?
What is the estimated time it takes for trees to grow back?
What percentage of forests have been destroyed in the United States since 1600?
What percentage of forests have been destroyed in the United States since 1600?
What was the primary logging method used before the 1960s?
What was the primary logging method used before the 1960s?
Why is it in a logging company's best interest to log sustainably?
Why is it in a logging company's best interest to log sustainably?
What is a condition under which clear-cutting is considered sustainable?
What is a condition under which clear-cutting is considered sustainable?
What is the purpose of the United States Forest Service (USFS) in relation to logging?
What is the purpose of the United States Forest Service (USFS) in relation to logging?
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