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14 Cards in this Set
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Forests cover how much of the total land worldwide? |
34% |
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Where are forests found? |
were adequate soil moisture and growing seasons exist. |
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Does the east or west have more forest? |
The east does |
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Forests are not a ___________ ____________. |
exhaustible resource |
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How much of the forest has remained unaltered by humans? |
35% |
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What are some causes for losses of forest? |
excessive deforestation pollution |
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Why did the forests in the east decline drastically? |
European settlers (farming, logging) |
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Forests are a _________ and __________ for all Americans. |
economic and recreational treasure. |
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What are some benefits to forests? |
reduced soil erosion protect watersheds absorb precipitation stabilize the words climate by releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. provides habitat for wildlife |
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Define forest |
a community or ecosystem |
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What does a forest community include? |
plants and animals |
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What does a forest ecosystem include? |
biotic and abiotic (water, air) |
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Where are deciduous trees believed to evolved from? |
an adaptation to cold winters and occur primarily where growing seasons are relativity long, warm and humid. |
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What are three ways forests are managed for? |
Non commercial forestland, reserved timberland, and commercial forestland |
