Tree Measurement Formulas Quiz

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What is the artificial form factor for a tree with a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 45.6 cm and a height of 27 m?

  • 0.1
  • 0.4
  • 0.3
  • 0.2 (correct)

In absolute form factor calculations, what is used as the reference for the base of the cylinder?

  • Breast height (correct)
  • 10% of tree height
  • 20% of tree height
  • Base of the tree

How are the Diameter over bark (dob), diameter under bark (dub), and bark thickness (tb) related?

  • dob = dub - 2 × tb
  • dob = dub + 2 × tb (correct)
  • dob = dub - tb
  • dob = dub + tb

For a non-circular cross-section, what does girth tape do in relation to sectional area estimation?

<p>Over-estimates the sectional area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basal area in square meters for a tree with a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 25 cm?

<p>.149 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes how close measured values are to the correct value?

<p>Accuracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

<p>Thermal stresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In forest management, what does the normal form factor reference for the base of the cylinder?

<p>Base of the tree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle between the base and hypotenuse in a triangle if θ = 60° and the hypotenuse c = 2 cm?

<p>0.33 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sample plot measures 15 m × 15 m with 3 trees having dbh of 25 cm, 30 cm, 35 cm. What is the stand basal area in sq m per Ha?

<p>14.6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the spacing factor for eucalyptus trees that are on average 30 cm in diameter and spaced on a regular 3 m grid?

<p>20 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil typically has the highest organic matter content?

<p>Peaty soil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the process of cutting timber into logs?

<p>Bucking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which marking color is typically used to show trees that are to be retained?

<p>Yellow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In forest management, what process involves the careful selection of trees for harvesting based on a forest management prescription?

<p>Cruising (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of face cut provides the greatest accuracy in logging operations?

<p>All of these (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of moving logs from the forest to the landing area?

<p>Skidding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which calculation gives the net growth in initial volume for tree measurement?

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