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Name: _______________________________
Unit Test: Trees & Forests Objectives: 1. I know reasons why trees and forests are valuable. 2. I know the kinds of plants and animals that live in a forest. 3. I know the role of trees in the nutrient cycle in the production of oxygen. 4. I know the general characteristics that distinguish trees from other plants. 5. I know the definition of a deciduous and a coniferous tree. 6. I know at least four types of trees that are found in the local environment (two
deciduous and two coniferous). 7. I know the growth pattern of a young tree. 8. I know the human uses of forests. 9. I know the modern and historical patterns of human use of forests. 10. I know the human actions that enhance or threaten the existence of forests.
Part One: Multiple Choice Answer the following questions. Choose the answer that you feel BEST represents your
response to the question. Circle the letter a, b, c or d with your choice.
Use the following information to answer question 1 and 2.
The city of Red Deer has decided to convert a nature preserve into a baseball diamond. Four citizens have expressed their opinions on the matter. Citizen I “I am opposed to the decision because development will eliminate the natural habitat of many animals.” Citizen II “I am in favour of the decision because development will lead to an increase in tourism.” Citizen III “I am opposed to the decision because development will ruin the look of the area.” Citizen IV “I am in favour of the decision because development will allow new varieties of trees to grow.”
1. Which citizen is most likely a member of an environmental group? /1
a. Citizen I b. Citizen II c. Citizen III
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d. Citizen IV 2. Which citizen is most likely a business owner near the new development
site? /1 a. Citizen I b. Citizen II c. Citizen III d. Citizen IV
Use the following information to answer questions 3 and 4.
Gord examines the leaves of two different coniferous trees in his yard.
● Tree 1 Has flat, bunched leaves ● Tree 2 Has square, single leaves
He tries to identify the two trees using the following key:
3. What type of tree is Tree 1? /1
a. Douglas Fir b. White Spruce c. Limber Pine d. Jack Pine
4. What type of tree is Tree 2? /1 a. Jack Pine b. White Spruce c. Douglas Fir d. Limber Pine
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Use the following information to answer questions 5, 6 and 7.
Term Definition
I. Early wood A. Represent one year of growth
II. Optimal growth B. Scars from heat damage but then healed
III. Late wood C. Tension and compression wood
IV. Drought D. Tunnels and larvae
V. Rings E. Tight rings early in tree growth
VI. Fire F. Grows in the fall or winter
VII. Infestation G. Rings are wide and evenly spaced
VIII. Competition H. Grows in the spring or summer
IX. Slope I. Tight growth rings
5. Each term in the above chart has a matching definition. Below is a list of
possible matches. Choose the answer that is the best possible match. /1 a. II and A b. VI and I c. VI and B d. VII and I
6. Each term in the above chart has a matching definition. Below is a list of
possible matches. Choose the answer that is the best possible match. /1 a. V and E b. VIII and G c. IX and A d. V and A
7. Each term in the above chart has a matching definition. Below is a list of possible matches. Choose the answer that is the best possible match. /1 a. VII and D b. II and D c. VI and C d. I and E
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Use the following diagram to answer questions 8 and 9.
8. Which answer best represents the part of the nutrient cycle that would be
taking place in section A? /1 a. Dead animal and plant matter b. Rocks broken down c. Decomposers break down organic matter d. Plant growth
9. Which answer best represents the part of the nutrient cycle that would be
taking place in section C? /1 a. Dead animal and plant matter b. Rocks broken down c. Decomposers break down organic matter d. Plant growth
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Use the following information to answer questions 10 and 11.
A plant undergoes a process known as photosynthesis. “Photo” refers to the light which is required and “synthesis” means “to make”. Below is a diagram of the photosynthesis equation.
10. Which answer best represents the part of the photosynthesis equation that
would be taking place in section E? /1 a. Water b. Sunlight c. Sugar d. Plant cells
11. Which of the following is NOT a component of the photosynthesis equation? /1 a. Water b. Sunlight c. Sugar d. Plant cells
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Use the following picture to answer questions 12 and 13.
12. Which letter best represents a period of growth after years of competition? /1 a. W b. X c. Y d. Z
13. Which letter best represents a period of growth that experienced drought?
/1 a. W b. X c. Y d. Z
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Use the following diagram to answer questions 14 and 15.
14. Which answer best represents the part of the tree that would be labelled in
section C? /1 a. Crown b. Leaves c. Roots d. Branches
15. Which answer best represents the part of the tree that would be labelled in section B? /1 a. Crown b. Leaves c. Roots d. Branches
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Use the following information to answer question 16.
Most deciduous trees produce ______________ and have ______________ leaves.
Row I. II.
A. cones needle
B. cones broad
C. flowers needle
D. flowers broad
16. This statement is completed by the information in _________ ? /1
a. Row A b. Row B c. Row C d. Row D
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Use the following picture to answer questions 17 and 18.
http://massrealestatelawblog.com/tag/massachusettstreecuttinglaw/
17. In the picture above, which of the following categories is this person best representing by logging this tree? /1 a. Jobs b. Recreation c. Hobby d. Survival
18. In the picture above, which of the following category or categories of time does this person best fit into? /1 a. Past b. Present c. Future d. Both b and c
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Use the following pictures to answer questions 19 and 20.
http://www.bluegrassnursery.com/
http://www.fotosearch.com/
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
http://borghesegardens.blogspot.ca/
19. How many of the above pictures are coniferous trees? /1
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
20. From left to right, the above tree names are: /1 a. Spruce, Pine, Birch, Aspen b. Pine, Spruce, Aspen, Birch c. Spruce, Aspen, Pine, Birch d. Pine, Birch, Spruce, Aspen
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Part Two: Numerical Response Answer the following questions. These answers will be a sequence of numbers. Double
check your work to ensure that you have all numbers in the order you intended.
1. Order the following organisms in the sequence of producer, consumer, consumer, and decomposer. Use the food chains theory. Write the number of the corresponding organism in the box provided below. /1
1. Squirrel 2. Earthworm 3. Owl 4. Acorn Bush
2. Identify each of the following items listed as either living or nonliving. Below, record the number that corresponds with the living or nonliving item in the boxes provided. Note: not all boxes will be filled. Each number should only be used once.
1. Soil
2. Tadpole
3. Air
4. Rock
5. Bluejay
6. Water
Living: /1
Nonliving: /1
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Part Three: Short Answer Answer the following questions using complete sentences where required. Be sure to
include any knowledge that you have about the topic in the question.
1. Explain three reasons why trees and forests are valuable as we discussed
in class. /3
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2. Label the names of the levels of the forest in the diagram below. List one type of animal that may live in each level. List one feature of each level. For example: shrubs, branches or soil. /12
http://lgm56.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/6/4/13643545/257025885.jpg?548
A. Level ___________________________________
Animal __________________________________
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Feature _________________________________
B. Level ___________________________________
Animal __________________________________
Feature _________________________________
C. Level ___________________________________
Animal __________________________________
Feature _________________________________
D. Level ___________________________________
Animal __________________________________
Feature _________________________________
3. As discussed in class, there are many natural threats to forests. Name two
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4. As discussed in class, there are many human threats to forests. Name two and list a positive and negative effect of each. /6
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5. Examine the following images. Choose either Image A or Image B (circle your choice) and write a tree story about the image. Recalling back to when we wrote tree stories in class, remember to include important details that you notice, such as growth patterns and rings, type of tree (deciduous or coniferous), and your reasoning behind your description. /5
Image A Image B
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/crosssectiontreetrunkshowinggrowthrings142
66825.jpg http://www.nps.gov/fire/wildlandfire/resources/images/fireeffectstreerings.jpg
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