A) To prevent overgrazing and promote regrowth B) To maximize livestock density in a small area C) To eliminate native plant species D) To permanently clear land for agriculture
A) Improved soil health and water infiltration B) Increased soil erosion C) Weed proliferation D) Decreased plant diversity
A) Reduces parasite load and improves nutrition B) Increases susceptibility to disease C) Decreases milk production D) Leads to nutritional deficiencies
A) A method of building fences using fire B) A destructive agricultural technique that causes deforestation C) The intentional and controlled use of fire to manage landscapes D) Random uncontrolled wildfires
A) Reducing fuel loads to prevent large wildfires B) Promoting biodiversity C) Completely eliminating fire from the landscape D) Encouraging the growth of specific plant species
A) Has no effect on soil nutrients B) Releases nutrients back into the soil C) Causes soil acidification D) Depletes soil of all nutrients
A) Burning at specific times can promote desired plant growth B) Timing is irrelevant as long as fire is used C) Burning should only occur during the hottest part of the year D) Burning is best done after heavy rainfall
A) Decreased erosion B) Improved air quality C) Enhanced biodiversity D) Increased risk of uncontrolled wildfires
A) By reducing fuel loads through grazing B) By increasing fuel loads, making burning more dangerous C) They are completely unrelated D) By preventing plant regrowth after burns
A) Healthy livestock B) Diverse plant species C) Lush, dense vegetation D) Bare soil and erosion
A) To eliminate all non-native plant species B) To adjust grazing schedules and prevent degradation C) To increase the number of livestock D) To ignore changes in plant species composition
A) By indiscriminately killing all plant life B) By promoting the spread of invasive species C) By having no effect on invasive species D) By targeting invasive species at vulnerable stages of their life cycle
A) It can create diverse habitats by promoting different stages of plant succession. B) It has no impact on wildlife habitat. C) It always destroys wildlife habitat. D) It only benefits large predators.
A) Local knowledge is outdated and inaccurate. B) Local knowledge understands the specific ecosystem's response to fire. C) Local knowledge is irrelevant; only scientific data matters. D) Local knowledge promotes harmful burning practices.
A) Hot burns, to clear all vegetation completely B) Cool burns, to minimize damage to mature trees and soil C) Uncontrolled wildfires D) Burns conducted in drought conditions
A) Rotational foraging has no effect on carbon sequestration. B) Rotational foraging decreases plant growth and carbon capture. C) Healthy pastures absorb more carbon from the atmosphere. D) Rotational foraging releases carbon into the atmosphere.
A) The number of animals grazing on a specific area of land. B) The amount of water available to livestock. C) The speed at which animals move between pastures. D) The price of livestock feed.
A) Water is irrelevant to these land management practices. B) Excessive water is always beneficial. C) Water is essential for plant regrowth and preventing erosion after burns. D) Water always suppresses plant growth.
A) The amount of water in the soil. B) Dead leaves and branches on the forest floor. C) The price of firewood. D) The number of grazing animals.
A) Traditional practices are more heavily regulated. B) There is no difference between the two. C) Modern burns are always more effective. D) Traditional practices often integrate cultural and spiritual values.
A) Seeds only germinate in the absence of fire. B) Fire has no impact on seed germination. C) Heat from fire can break seed dormancy. D) Fire always destroys all seeds.
A) Fire travels downhill faster. B) Fire travels uphill faster, requiring careful management to prevent uncontrolled spread. C) Burning on slopes is always dangerous and should be avoided. D) Fire burns equally well on all slopes.
A) It has no effect on soil compaction. B) It reduces soil compaction by distributing grazing pressure evenly. C) It always increases soil compaction. D) Compaction is only caused by machinery.
A) To create habitat diversity for different species. B) To eliminate all plant life. C) To burn the entire landscape at once. D) To maximize the intensity of the burn.
A) The stronger the wind, the better the burn. B) Wind direction and speed need to be carefully monitored to control the fire's spread. C) Wind is not a factor in controlled burns. D) Burning should only be done on completely windless days.
A) Grazing has no effect on erosion. B) Livestock grazing can help to incorporate ash and stimulate plant regrowth. C) The land should always be left completely bare after a burn. D) Livestock always worsen erosion after a burn.
A) Ignoring the needs of the local community. B) Treating all land the same, regardless of its specific characteristics. C) Focusing solely on maximizing profits. D) Considering the ecological, social, and economic impacts of management decisions.
A) Only pesticides can affect insect populations. B) It has no effect on insect populations. C) It can increase insect diversity by providing varied habitats and food sources. D) It always decreases insect diversity.
A) A type of tool used to start fires. B) A barrier (natural or man-made) designed to stop the spread of fire. C) A break in the weather that allows for burning. D) A type of fire used in fire-stick farming.
A) Lack of available land for burning. B) Regulatory restrictions and public perception of fire as inherently dangerous. C) Unlimited funding for fire management. D) Complete agreement among all stakeholders. |