Question

1) Which of the below would Not be a potential consequence of large scale deforestation?

A) increased flooding risk in nearby communities

B) higher temperatures in the area

C) reduction in biodiversity in the area

D) higher infiltration rates in the area

E) decreased precipitation in the area

2) In the eastern deciduous forests, gypsy moth introduction occurred in the _______.

A) late 1700's (between 1750 and 1799)

B) early 1800's (between 1800 and 1850)

C) late 1800's (between 1851 and 1899)

D) early 1900's (between 1900 and 1950)

E) late 1900's (between 1951 and 1999)

3) Which of the below is True?

A) Increases in atmospheric nitrogen deposition typically cause increases in biodiversity of forests.

B) Most inorganic carbon used by producers is found in the soil and not in the atmosphere

C) Most of West Virginia's Monongahela National forest has never been harvested (virgin forest).

D) Oak/hickory forests have higher rates of carbon sequestration than pine forests do.

E) Afforestation can significantly increase the carbon sequestration rate for an area