A) To prevent overgrazing and promote regrowth B) To eliminate native plant species C) To maximize livestock density in a small area D) To permanently clear land for agriculture
A) Increased soil erosion B) Decreased plant diversity C) Improved soil health and water infiltration D) Weed proliferation
A) Increases susceptibility to disease B) Reduces parasite load and improves nutrition C) Leads to nutritional deficiencies D) Decreases milk production
A) A destructive agricultural technique that causes deforestation B) Random uncontrolled wildfires C) A method of building fences using fire D) The intentional and controlled use of fire to manage landscapes
A) Completely eliminating fire from the landscape B) Promoting biodiversity C) Reducing fuel loads to prevent large wildfires D) Encouraging the growth of specific plant species
A) Causes soil acidification B) Releases nutrients back into the soil C) Has no effect on soil nutrients 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) Enhanced biodiversity B) Improved air quality C) Decreased erosion D) Increased risk of uncontrolled wildfires
A) They are completely unrelated B) By increasing fuel loads, making burning more dangerous C) By reducing fuel loads through grazing 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 ignore changes in plant species composition B) To adjust grazing schedules and prevent degradation C) To increase the number of livestock D) To eliminate all non-native plant species
A) By targeting invasive species at vulnerable stages of their life cycle B) By having no effect on invasive species C) By promoting the spread of invasive species D) By indiscriminately killing all plant life
A) It only benefits large predators. B) It has no impact on wildlife habitat. C) It always destroys wildlife habitat. 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 B) Local knowledge is outdated and inaccurate. C) Local knowledge is irrelevant; only scientific data matters. D) Local knowledge promotes harmful burning practices.
A) Burns conducted in drought conditions B) Uncontrolled wildfires C) Hot burns, to clear all vegetation completely D) Cool burns, to minimize damage to mature trees and soil
A) Rotational foraging releases carbon into the atmosphere. B) Rotational foraging has no effect on carbon sequestration. C) Rotational foraging decreases plant growth and carbon capture. D) Healthy pastures absorb more carbon from the atmosphere.
A) The amount of water available to livestock. B) The price of livestock feed. C) The number of animals grazing on a specific area of land. D) The speed at which animals move between pastures.
A) Water is irrelevant to these land management practices. B) Water always suppresses plant growth. C) Water is essential for plant regrowth and preventing erosion after burns. D) Excessive water is always beneficial.
A) The number of grazing animals. B) The price of firewood. C) The amount of water in the soil. D) Dead leaves and branches on the forest floor.
A) Modern burns are always more effective. B) Traditional practices are more heavily regulated. C) Traditional practices often integrate cultural and spiritual values. D) There is no difference between the two.
A) Heat from fire can break seed dormancy. B) Fire has no impact on seed germination. C) Fire always destroys all seeds. D) Seeds only germinate in the absence of fire.
A) Fire burns equally well on all slopes. B) Burning on slopes is always dangerous and should be avoided. 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 always increases soil compaction. C) It reduces soil compaction by distributing grazing pressure evenly. D) It has no effect on soil compaction.
A) To eliminate all plant life. B) To maximize the intensity of the burn. C) To create habitat diversity for different species. D) To burn the entire landscape at once.
A) Burning should only be done on completely windless days. 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) The stronger the wind, the better the burn.
A) Livestock always worsen erosion after a burn. B) The land should always be left completely bare after a burn. C) Livestock grazing can help to incorporate ash and stimulate plant regrowth. D) Grazing has no effect on erosion.
A) Focusing solely on maximizing profits. B) Considering the ecological, social, and economic impacts of management decisions. C) Treating all land the same, regardless of its specific characteristics. D) Ignoring the needs of the local community.
A) It always decreases insect diversity. B) Only pesticides can affect insect populations. C) It can increase insect diversity by providing varied habitats and food sources. D) It has no effect on insect populations.
A) A barrier (natural or man-made) designed to stop the spread of fire. B) A type of tool used to start fires. C) A break in the weather that allows for burning. D) A type of fire used in fire-stick farming.
A) Unlimited funding for fire management. B) Lack of available land for burning. C) Regulatory restrictions and public perception of fire as inherently dangerous. D) Complete agreement among all stakeholders. |