Climate Change and Forestry MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. How does climate change impact forest ecosystems? (A) Decreases tree growth rates (B) Increases biodiversity (C) Enhances forest productivity (D) Has no effect on forest ecosystems 2. Which of the following is a primary greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change? (A) Oxygen (B) Nitrogen (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Argon 3. What is ‘carbon sequestration’ in the context of forestry? (A) The capture and storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide by trees and soils (B) The process of releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere (C) The conversion of forested areas into agricultural land (D) The increase in atmospheric methane levels 4. Which forest management practice can help mitigate climate change? (A) Reforestation (B) Clear-cutting (C) Deforestation (D) Urban expansion 5. How does increased atmospheric CO2 affect tree growth? (A) It has no effect on tree growth (B) It decreases tree growth due to higher temperatures (C) It generally enhances tree growth by increasing photosynthesis (D) It reduces water availability for trees 6. What is ‘forest dieback’? (A) The increase in forest productivity (B) The process of planting new trees (C) The gradual decline in forest health and productivity (D) The enhancement of forest biodiversity 7. Which forest type is most vulnerable to climate change impacts? (A) Boreal forests (B) Temperate deciduous forests (C) Tropical rainforests (D) Mediterranean forests 8. What is the effect of climate change on forest fire regimes? (A) It reduces the frequency of forest fires (B) It increases the frequency and intensity of forest fires (C) It has no impact on forest fire regimes (D) It makes forest fires less intense 9. How does climate change influence forest insect pests? (A) It decreases the number of forest insect pests (B) It has no effect on forest insect pests (C) It can increase the number and spread of forest insect pests (D) It makes insect pests more beneficial to forests 10. Which forest management strategy can help increase forest resilience to climate change? (A) Monoculture plantations (B) Diversified species planting (C) Removal of deadwood (D) Decreasing forest canopy cover 11. What role do forests play in the global carbon cycle? (A) They are net sources of carbon dioxide (B) They have no impact on the global carbon cycle (C) They act as carbon sinks, absorbing more CO2 than they release (D) They primarily release methane 12. How does deforestation contribute to climate change? (A) It reduces atmospheric CO2 levels (B) It has no effect on climate change (C) It increases CO2 emissions and decreases carbon sequestration (D) It enhances forest growth 13. Which of the following is an adaptation strategy for forestry in the face of climate change? (A) Enhancing forest genetic diversity (B) Promoting forest fragmentation (C) Increasing monocultures (D) Expanding agricultural land into forested areas 14. What impact does climate change have on forest water availability? (A) It can lead to changes in precipitation patterns and increased droughts (B) It has no impact on water availability (C) It generally increases water availability (D) It improves water distribution across forests 15. What is ‘forest carbon budgeting’? (A) The increase in forest area for carbon sequestration (B) The allocation of funds for forest management (C) The process of calculating the amount of carbon a forest can sequester (D) The process of clearing forests for agriculture 16. How do climate change-induced changes in temperature affect forest species distribution? (A) They have no impact on species distribution (B) They can cause shifts in species ranges toward cooler areas (C) They cause all species to migrate to warmer areas (D) They increase biodiversity by introducing new species 17. What is the effect of climate change on forest soil health? (A) It improves soil fertility (B) It increases soil moisture levels (C) It has no effect on soil health (D) It decreases soil health due to increased erosion and altered nutrient cycles 18. What is ‘assisted migration’ in forestry? (A) The restoration of native species to their original habitats (B) The removal of invasive species (C) The process of moving forest species to new areas where they can thrive under changing climate conditions (D) The planting of monocultures for economic gain 19. Which factor is critical in assessing the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems? (A) Soil texture (B) Forest age (C) Tree height (D) Temperature and precipitation changes 20. What is the potential impact of rising sea levels on coastal forests? (A) Improved forest health (B) Decreased storm frequency (C) Enhanced forest growth (D) Increased soil salinity and loss of habitat