10 - Environmental Considerations in Timber Use
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Practice Questions
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What is sustainability in timber use?
💡 Hint: Think about how resources are maintained over time.
Why is carbon sequestration important?
💡 Hint: Consider what trees do with carbon dioxide.
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What is an eco-friendly alternative in timber products?
💡 Hint: Think about what product helps lessen logging.
True or False: Carbon sequestration helps reduce greenhouse gases.
💡 Hint: Remember what trees absorb from the atmosphere.
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Given the increasing demands for timber, propose a sustainable forestry management plan that includes carbon sequestration tactics.
💡 Hint: What methods can keep forests healthy while still harvesting timber?
Analyze the economic and environmental impacts of switching from traditional timber sourcing to engineered wood products in construction.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides: economy and environmental health.
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