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 C) Local knowledge is outdated and inaccurate.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