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 B) Local knowledge is outdated and inaccurate.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