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What is an example of primary succession?

  • The regrowth of a forest after a clear-cutting
  • The recolonization of an area after a volcanic eruption
  • The colonization of a barren rock surface by lichens (correct)
  • A forest fire
  • Which of the following best describes ecosystem sustainability?

  • The ability of an ecosystem to maximize its productivity and minimize its diversity
  • The ability of an ecosystem to maintain its composition, function, and structure over time (correct)
  • The ability of an ecosystem to prioritize the survival of certain species over others
  • The ability of an ecosystem to rapidly adapt to changing environmental conditions
  • What is the significance of ecosystem sustainability?

  • It allows for rapid adaptation to changing environmental conditions
  • It maximizes the economic benefits that can be derived from an ecosystem
  • It prioritizes the survival of certain species over others
  • It ensures the productivity of the land and diversity of plants and animals (correct)
  • What are the key components of ecosystem sustainability?

    <p>Composition, function, and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an endangered species?

    <p>A species with a small population that could be threatened if the environment worsens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

    <p>To serve as an application for an environmental compliance certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process involve?

    <p>Evaluating and predicting likely impacts of a project on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation, and abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes ex-situ conservation?

    <p>The conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) of wood?

    <p>The moisture content at which wood neither gains nor loses moisture to the surrounding air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Experimental Forest?

    <p>A forest that is set aside exclusively for scientific, educational, and research purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plywood is designed to withstand outdoor exposure?

    <p>Exterior plywood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an extender used for in glue mixtures?

    <p>To reduce the cost and modify glue mix properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fallow land?

    <p>Land that is not currently being used for cultivation but may have the appearance of a secondary forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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