Senior Forestry Flashcards
Livestock grazing in woodlots is not a significant problem in Indiana.
False
The “figure” in a wood generally refers to the distinct markings on the face of a wood sample.
True
Photosynthesis is the process in the leaf cells that uses light, carbon dioxide and water to produce simple sugars.
True
The Tuliptree has perfect flowers (both male and female parts).
True
Most of Indiana’s forest land is found in the Hoosier National Forest
False
If seedlings cannot be planted within a few days, they should be “heeled in” in a cool shady location.
True
Female flowers are also called pistilate flowers.
True
Red Cedar seeds are scattered mostly by water.
False
Cottonwood, willow and maple seeds are scattered mostly by wind.
True
Red and black oaks are the top ranked hardwood species used by Indiana sawmills.
True
Osage-orange is used in the manufacture of archery bows.
True
Habitat is the sum of all conditions that a species needs to survive and usually includes food,water, shelter and space.
True
The soft maples have scaly red, blunt buds; the buds of the hard maples are brown andpointed.
True
Pines are seldom used to reclaim eroded soils.
False
A cord is a pile of wood, bark and air spaces 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long.
True
