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Questions and Answers
What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
- Managing forests effectively
- Planting more trees than are cut down
- A method for increasing global warming
- Clearing by chopping down trees (correct)
Which environmental issue can result from irresponsible deforestation?
Which environmental issue can result from irresponsible deforestation?
- Increase in global warming (correct)
- Decrease in job opportunities
- Reduction in landslides
- Enhanced soil fertility
Why are hardwood trees less commonly planted in managed forests compared to softwood trees?
Why are hardwood trees less commonly planted in managed forests compared to softwood trees?
- Hardwood trees are in more demand
- Hardwood trees are more resistant to deforestation
- Hardwood trees have a faster growth rate
- Hardwood trees take longer to grow (correct)
What can happen if a forest management organization struggles to meet customer demands due to slow tree maturation?
What can happen if a forest management organization struggles to meet customer demands due to slow tree maturation?
How do trend forecasting practices help manufacturers and retailers in the timber industry?
How do trend forecasting practices help manufacturers and retailers in the timber industry?
Which type of boards mentioned in the text are made from recycled timber?
Which type of boards mentioned in the text are made from recycled timber?
What makes it very difficult to recycle MDF a second time around?
What makes it very difficult to recycle MDF a second time around?
What is a common fate of MDF when it reaches the end of its life?
What is a common fate of MDF when it reaches the end of its life?
How do trees contribute positively to the environment?
How do trees contribute positively to the environment?
What can contribute to the pollution of the environment in the timber supply chain?
What can contribute to the pollution of the environment in the timber supply chain?
What is the term used to ensure an in-depth analysis has been done to reduce environmental impact?
What is the term used to ensure an in-depth analysis has been done to reduce environmental impact?
Who can apply 'the 6 Rs' to reduce the negative impact on the environment?
Who can apply 'the 6 Rs' to reduce the negative impact on the environment?
