FORESTRY EXAM SET QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS!!
The study of insects and their relationship with their forest is called: -
ANSWEREntomology
A cant of wood that measures 12" x 12" x 40' contains ________ board feet. -
ANSWER480
A snag is a: - ANSWERStanding dead tree over 20'
Which of the following could you use to determine the slope of a hill? -
ANSWERAbney Level
When felling a tree, the part of the cut that controls the tree's direction of the fall is
the: - ANSWERNotch
The definition of magnetic declination is: - ANSWERThe angle of difference between
true north and magnetic north.
Elastomers and gels are used in fire-fighting to: - ANSWEREnhance the ability of
water to suppress fire.
Which of the following is an example of a conifer? - ANSWEREastern redcedar
What does the contour interval on a topographic map indicate? -
ANSWERDifference in elevation represented by adjoining contour lines.
What type of forest inventory is a wedge prism used in? - ANSWERPoint Sampling
The specialized cells used to transport water from the tree roots to the limbs, twigs,
and leaves are called the ________. - ANSWERXylem
________ is a partial cut in an even-aged stand of trees to improve growth by
regulating density. - ANSWERThinning
Which of the following trees has more than one leaflet per leaf? - ANSWERPecan
A forest soil with a pH of 3.2 would be considered ________. - ANSWERAcidic
________ is the language used as a basis for most scientific names of trees. -
ANSWERLatin
Which of the following trees has opposite leaf arrangement? - ANSWERRed Maple
The correct quadrant reading for a 220 degree azimuth bearing is: - ANSWERS40W
, What two measurements are needed to determine the site index of a tract? -
ANSWERAge and Height
If it is 3/4 of an inch between 3 rivets on a chainsaw chain, what would the pitch be?
- ANSWER3/8
How long would a line need to be on a topographic map with a scale of 1:24000 to
equal a mile? - ANSWER2.64 inches
The debris left after logging, such as limbs, tops and knockdown trees is called: -
ANSWERSlash
Stream direction can be determined on a topographic map by contour lines that are:
- ANSWERin a "V" shape.
Defoliators are insects that attack ________ of the tree. - ANSWERLeaves
The length of time needed to air dry or season wood depends on: - ANSWERAll of
the above
(Climate, Method of stacking, Wood size)
Which of the following tools would be correct to use to measure how fast the water is
moving in a stream? - ANSWERFlow meter
How many acres does the shaded area on the section represent? - ANSWER40
acres
Select the correct legal land description for the section of land in question 26. You
may assume that it is Section 1, T19N, R20W. - ANSWERNE1/4, SW1/4, Section 1,
T19N, R20W.
A forest tract measures 2640' wide by 5280' long. How many acres are in the tract? -
ANSWER320
One use of a GPS is to run cruise lines in a forest. What do the letters GPS stand
for? - ANSWERGlobal Positioning System
When a fire burns in the humus layer of the soil, it is called a ________ fire. -
ANSWERGround
An example of an insect that may be beneficial in controlling damaging insects is
a(n): - ANSWERLadybug/bird Beetle
Which of the following forest practices is more likely to result in soil erosion? -
ANSWERClear cutting
Which of the following maple species is known as a hard maple? - ANSWERSugar
maple
Browse lines along the edge of forests are caused by: - ANSWERWhite-tail Deer
ANSWERS!!
The study of insects and their relationship with their forest is called: -
ANSWEREntomology
A cant of wood that measures 12" x 12" x 40' contains ________ board feet. -
ANSWER480
A snag is a: - ANSWERStanding dead tree over 20'
Which of the following could you use to determine the slope of a hill? -
ANSWERAbney Level
When felling a tree, the part of the cut that controls the tree's direction of the fall is
the: - ANSWERNotch
The definition of magnetic declination is: - ANSWERThe angle of difference between
true north and magnetic north.
Elastomers and gels are used in fire-fighting to: - ANSWEREnhance the ability of
water to suppress fire.
Which of the following is an example of a conifer? - ANSWEREastern redcedar
What does the contour interval on a topographic map indicate? -
ANSWERDifference in elevation represented by adjoining contour lines.
What type of forest inventory is a wedge prism used in? - ANSWERPoint Sampling
The specialized cells used to transport water from the tree roots to the limbs, twigs,
and leaves are called the ________. - ANSWERXylem
________ is a partial cut in an even-aged stand of trees to improve growth by
regulating density. - ANSWERThinning
Which of the following trees has more than one leaflet per leaf? - ANSWERPecan
A forest soil with a pH of 3.2 would be considered ________. - ANSWERAcidic
________ is the language used as a basis for most scientific names of trees. -
ANSWERLatin
Which of the following trees has opposite leaf arrangement? - ANSWERRed Maple
The correct quadrant reading for a 220 degree azimuth bearing is: - ANSWERS40W
, What two measurements are needed to determine the site index of a tract? -
ANSWERAge and Height
If it is 3/4 of an inch between 3 rivets on a chainsaw chain, what would the pitch be?
- ANSWER3/8
How long would a line need to be on a topographic map with a scale of 1:24000 to
equal a mile? - ANSWER2.64 inches
The debris left after logging, such as limbs, tops and knockdown trees is called: -
ANSWERSlash
Stream direction can be determined on a topographic map by contour lines that are:
- ANSWERin a "V" shape.
Defoliators are insects that attack ________ of the tree. - ANSWERLeaves
The length of time needed to air dry or season wood depends on: - ANSWERAll of
the above
(Climate, Method of stacking, Wood size)
Which of the following tools would be correct to use to measure how fast the water is
moving in a stream? - ANSWERFlow meter
How many acres does the shaded area on the section represent? - ANSWER40
acres
Select the correct legal land description for the section of land in question 26. You
may assume that it is Section 1, T19N, R20W. - ANSWERNE1/4, SW1/4, Section 1,
T19N, R20W.
A forest tract measures 2640' wide by 5280' long. How many acres are in the tract? -
ANSWER320
One use of a GPS is to run cruise lines in a forest. What do the letters GPS stand
for? - ANSWERGlobal Positioning System
When a fire burns in the humus layer of the soil, it is called a ________ fire. -
ANSWERGround
An example of an insect that may be beneficial in controlling damaging insects is
a(n): - ANSWERLadybug/bird Beetle
Which of the following forest practices is more likely to result in soil erosion? -
ANSWERClear cutting
Which of the following maple species is known as a hard maple? - ANSWERSugar
maple
Browse lines along the edge of forests are caused by: - ANSWERWhite-tail Deer
