FORESTRY EXAM CORRECT 100%
The term that best describes the detailed mapping of surface features of the land
including mountains, hills, streams, and wetlands is:
a. geography
b.geology
c.elevation
d. topography - ANSWERd. topography
Which physiographic region is best described as "found in North Alabama and
comprised of limestone valleys and uplands with rolling hills"?
a. ridge & valley
b. plateau
c. piedmont
d. coastal plain - ANSWERb. plateau
T or F: Alabama has more physiographic regions than any other southern state. -
ANSWERTrue
Non-native invasive plants affect Alabama's forests by:
a. displacing native plants
b. improving soil nutrients
c. inhibiting natural and artificial regeneration
d. altering water flow and nutrient cycling - ANSWERa. displacing native plants
T or F: Topography has little impact on forest type. - ANSWERFalse
Aspect refers to the direction a slope faces. Slope facing in what direction would
usually be warmer and drier?
a. SE
b.SW
c.NW
d.NE - ANSWERb. SW
Soil forms from parent rock or organic material weathered by climate and
microorganisms.Soil is the medium for:
a. plant growth
b. insects
c. humans
d. animal liffe - ANSWERa. plant growth
T or F: Soil texture is the proportion of sand, silt and clay particles in the soil. -
ANSWERTrue
Which of these is a soil physical property that influences soil fertility?
a. CEC
b. pH
, c. soil texture
d. percent N in the soil - ANSWERc. soil texture
T or F: Forest landowners have a direct impact on wildlife populations through their
management plans. - ANSWERTrue
The basic requirements of any wildlife species include all of the following except:
a. cover
b. water
c. food
d. nitrogen levels in the soil - ANSWERd. nitrogen levels in the soil
T or F: Any wildlife on a landowner's property belongs to that landowner. -
ANSWERFalse
Timber trespass may be:
a. unintentional
b. intentional
c.illegal
d.All of the above - ANSWERAll of the above
T or F: "Liability" refers to someone being legally responsible for something. Forest
landowners are liable for escaped prescribed fire or smoke that drifts onto a public
road. - ANSWERTrue
The seizure of private land without just compensation is prohibited by:
a. The U.S. Constitution
b. local ordinances
c. county commissions
d. State law - ANSWERa. The U.S. Constitution
T or F: A professional forester must have a four-year degree from a Society of
American Foresters accredited university. - ANSWERTrue
Which forest job is best described as requiring a two-year degree?
a. Forester
b. Forest Technician
c. Forest Worker
d. Logger - ANSWERb. Forest Technician
Opportunities for employment in forest manufacturing include:
a. Maintenance Technicians
b. Saw Filers
c. Electricians
d. all of the above - ANSWERd. all of the above
The government agency that regulates safety in logging is:
a. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
c. Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC)
The term that best describes the detailed mapping of surface features of the land
including mountains, hills, streams, and wetlands is:
a. geography
b.geology
c.elevation
d. topography - ANSWERd. topography
Which physiographic region is best described as "found in North Alabama and
comprised of limestone valleys and uplands with rolling hills"?
a. ridge & valley
b. plateau
c. piedmont
d. coastal plain - ANSWERb. plateau
T or F: Alabama has more physiographic regions than any other southern state. -
ANSWERTrue
Non-native invasive plants affect Alabama's forests by:
a. displacing native plants
b. improving soil nutrients
c. inhibiting natural and artificial regeneration
d. altering water flow and nutrient cycling - ANSWERa. displacing native plants
T or F: Topography has little impact on forest type. - ANSWERFalse
Aspect refers to the direction a slope faces. Slope facing in what direction would
usually be warmer and drier?
a. SE
b.SW
c.NW
d.NE - ANSWERb. SW
Soil forms from parent rock or organic material weathered by climate and
microorganisms.Soil is the medium for:
a. plant growth
b. insects
c. humans
d. animal liffe - ANSWERa. plant growth
T or F: Soil texture is the proportion of sand, silt and clay particles in the soil. -
ANSWERTrue
Which of these is a soil physical property that influences soil fertility?
a. CEC
b. pH
, c. soil texture
d. percent N in the soil - ANSWERc. soil texture
T or F: Forest landowners have a direct impact on wildlife populations through their
management plans. - ANSWERTrue
The basic requirements of any wildlife species include all of the following except:
a. cover
b. water
c. food
d. nitrogen levels in the soil - ANSWERd. nitrogen levels in the soil
T or F: Any wildlife on a landowner's property belongs to that landowner. -
ANSWERFalse
Timber trespass may be:
a. unintentional
b. intentional
c.illegal
d.All of the above - ANSWERAll of the above
T or F: "Liability" refers to someone being legally responsible for something. Forest
landowners are liable for escaped prescribed fire or smoke that drifts onto a public
road. - ANSWERTrue
The seizure of private land without just compensation is prohibited by:
a. The U.S. Constitution
b. local ordinances
c. county commissions
d. State law - ANSWERa. The U.S. Constitution
T or F: A professional forester must have a four-year degree from a Society of
American Foresters accredited university. - ANSWERTrue
Which forest job is best described as requiring a two-year degree?
a. Forester
b. Forest Technician
c. Forest Worker
d. Logger - ANSWERb. Forest Technician
Opportunities for employment in forest manufacturing include:
a. Maintenance Technicians
b. Saw Filers
c. Electricians
d. all of the above - ANSWERd. all of the above
The government agency that regulates safety in logging is:
a. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
c. Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC)
