Forest Ecology and Definitions Quiz
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What is the ecological definition of a forest?

  • An area with predominantly trees and closed canopy (correct)
  • An area with predominantly trees but not necessarily closed canopy
  • An area with a mix of trees and other vegetation
  • An area with scrub trees and closed canopy

    • What is the utilitarian definition of a forest?

  • An area reserved for King’s hunting
  • An area outside of a village
  • An area with scrub trees
  • An area managed for timber products (correct)

    • According to the legal definition, what makes an area a forest?

  • Having predominantly trees and woody vegetation
  • Being proclaimed as a forest under forest law (correct)
  • Being managed for timber products
  • Being outside of a village

    • What does the FOA definition of a forest encompass?

    <p>All lands dominated by trees and woody vegetation capable of producing wood products or influencing water regime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scrubland from a forest?

    <p>Scrub trees in scrubland do not make a closed canopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ecological definition of a forest?

    <p>An area with predominantly trees and closed canopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is scrubland distinguished from a forest?

    <p>Scrubland does not make a closed canopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal definition of a forest?

    <p>An area of land proclaimed to be a forest under forest law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the FOA definition, what does 'forest' include?

    <p>All lands dominated by trees and woody vegetation capable of producing wood products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of fir trees according to the FOA definition?

    <p>Beneficial for increasing groundwater reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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