The situation that can cause chain saw kickback is: - ANSWER-The upper quadrant of the guide bar
contacts an object.
Which should be treated first - ANSWER-Suspended breathing
A rope inside a rope is better known as a - ANSWER-Double-braided line
A Prusik loop is used - ANSWER-To tie in with the secured footlock method
A separate, short length of rope used to tie the friction hitch in an opening climbing system is known as
a: - ANSWER-Split-tail
The first steps of the emergency response process are to: - ANSWER-Asses the situation and call for
emergency help.
The classic three-step cut used to remove limbs is also called the: - ANSWER-Drop cut
Bark, phloem, cambium, xylem - ANSWER-When cutting through a tree with a chain saw or drilling into a
tree, you would pass through (in order)
Growth may be stimulated in lateral buds - ANSWER-If the terminal bud is removed in pruning:
The growth rings of a tree: - ANSWER-Visible because of the rapid growth rate of earlywood relative to
latewood, can be counted on to approximate trees age, can give information about growth conditions in
previous years.
, Cambium - ANSWER-layer of cells is responsible for outward growth and increased girth of tree.
Mycorrhizae are: - ANSWER-A symbiotic relationship between fungi and roots.
Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) differs from balsam fir (Abies balsamea) in that: - ANSWER-They are
not in the same genus.
Opposite leaf arrangement is: - ANSWER-When two leaves and/or buds are located at the same node on
a twig.
Quercus rubra - ANSWER-Scientific name of Red Oak.
Quercus (Oak) - ANSWER-This genus of tree usually does not have an opposite leaf arrangement.
Pines - ANSWER-These conifers have needles in bundles.
Available oxygen and water - ANSWER-The primary factor in controlling the depth, spread, and
distribution of tree roots in the soil is/are:
The most fibrous and absorptive portion of a tree's root system is found in? - ANSWER-Are in the upper
6 inches of soil.
Water will drain very slowly out of the planting hole. - ANSWER-If a planting hole in a clay soil site is
backfilled with sandy soil.
When soil is compacted: - ANSWER-Total pore space and the percentage of macropores are reduced.