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Logs are never transported by forest helicopters nowadays.
Logs are never transported by forest helicopters nowadays.
False (B)
Log owners use a special tool to brand their marks on the logs at the landings.
Log owners use a special tool to brand their marks on the logs at the landings.
False (B)
Logs are never floated down rivers for transportation in modern times.
Logs are never floated down rivers for transportation in modern times.
False (B)
Log drivers specialize in transporting logs on overhead cables.
Log drivers specialize in transporting logs on overhead cables.
A boom is constructed on the river at the mill to facilitate the sorting of logs.
A boom is constructed on the river at the mill to facilitate the sorting of logs.
Most of Canada's forested area is not located in the boreal zone.
Most of Canada's forested area is not located in the boreal zone.
The Andes mountain range is the longest mountain range in the world.
The Andes mountain range is the longest mountain range in the world.
Mount Aconcagua is the tallest peak in the Andes mountain range.
Mount Aconcagua is the tallest peak in the Andes mountain range.
Cerro Soray is a peak located in Colombia within the Andes mountain range.
Cerro Soray is a peak located in Colombia within the Andes mountain range.
The Andean region covers six countries in South America.
The Andean region covers six countries in South America.
Potosi in Bolivia is one of the highest peaks in the Andes, standing at 6,385 meters above sea level.
Potosi in Bolivia is one of the highest peaks in the Andes, standing at 6,385 meters above sea level.
Chimborazo in Ecuador is the tallest peak in the Andes mountain range.
Chimborazo in Ecuador is the tallest peak in the Andes mountain range.
During the summer in the Andes, temperatures typically reach 30°C (86°F).
During the summer in the Andes, temperatures typically reach 30°C (86°F).
The Andes region only has a uniform climate throughout the year.
The Andes region only has a uniform climate throughout the year.
The Andes is primarily characterized by flat plains and deserts.
The Andes is primarily characterized by flat plains and deserts.
Exploring the Andes may not offer opportunities to observe a variety of ecosystems.
Exploring the Andes may not offer opportunities to observe a variety of ecosystems.
Living in the Andes does not provide a chance to experience different types of natural beauty.
Living in the Andes does not provide a chance to experience different types of natural beauty.