Timber (Pacific Northwest) MCQs [USA] January 8, 2026August 27, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Which U.S. region is most commonly associated with large-scale timber production and logging? (A) Southeast (B) Great Plains (C) Northeast (D) Pacific Northwest 2. Which U.S. states are primarily included in the Pacific Northwest region? (A) California, Nevada, Oregon (B) Washington, Oregon, Montana (C) Oregon, Washington, Idaho (D) Alaska, Washington, California 3. What is the name of the primary timber species found in the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest? (A) Oak (B) Douglas Fir (C) Redwood (D) Maple 4. Which environmental group is known for its efforts to protect old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest? (A) Sierra Club (B) Greenpeace (C) Friends of the Earth (D) Earthjustice 5. What major U.S. legislation was enacted in 1976 to manage and protect national forests? (A) Clean Water Act (B) Endangered Species Act (C) Wilderness Act (D) National Forest Management Act 6. Which Pacific Northwest city is known as a major center for the timber industry? (A) Seattle (B) Boise (C) Portland (D) Spokane 7. What type of logging involves removing all the trees in a particular area at once? (A) Selective logging (B) Thinning (C) Shelterwood cutting (D) Clear-cutting 8. Which tree species is known for its high resistance to decay and is commonly used in construction in the Pacific Northwest? (A) Western Red Cedar (B) Pine (C) Spruce (D) Hemlock 9. In which decade did the timber industry face significant environmental regulations? (A) 1970s (B) 1960s (C) 1950s (D) 1980s 10. Which U.S. government agency manages national forests? (A) National Park Service (B) U.S. Forest Service (C) Bureau of Land Management (D) Fish and Wildlife Service 11. Which large national forest in Oregon is known for old-growth trees? (A) Olympic National Forest (B) Willamette National Forest (C) Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (D) Mount Hood National Forest 12. Which endangered species reduced logging in old-growth forests? (A) Bald Eagle (B) Salmon (C) Gray Wolf (D) Northern Spotted Owl 13. What term describes removing some trees while maintaining ecosystem balance? (A) Clear-cutting (B) Selective logging (C) Thinning (D) Shelterwood cutting 14. Which Pacific Northwest state has the highest timber production? (A) Idaho (B) Oregon (C) Washington (D) Alaska 15. Which river is associated with timber transport? (A) Missouri River (B) Mississippi River (C) Colorado River (D) Columbia River 16. What is the primary method used for reforestation after clear-cutting? (A) Natural regeneration (B) Seedling planting (C) Soil erosion control (D) Chemical treatments 17. What term refers to logged land prepared for replanting? (A) Cutover (B) Harvest site (C) Reclaimed land (D) Reforestation area 18. Which practice removes mature trees but preserves ecological balance? (A) Clear-cutting (B) Shelterwood cutting (C) Selective logging (D) Agroforestry 19. Which forest in Washington is known for timber resources and scenic beauty? (A) Olympic National Forest (B) Mount Rainier National Park (C) Gifford Pinchot National Forest (D) North Cascades National Park 20. Which U.S. law enacted in 1980 focused on fish habitat restoration? (A) Salmon Recovery Act (B) Endangered Species Act (C) Forest Planning Act (D) Clean Water Act 21. Which timber product resists decay for outdoor construction? (A) Cedar (B) Pine (C) Oak (D) Maple 22. What is the primary environmental concern of old-growth logging? (A) Soil erosion (B) Water scarcity (C) Air pollution (D) Habitat destruction 23. Which invasive plant affects forest health in the Pacific Northwest? (A) Japanese Knotweed (B) English Ivy (C) Kudzu (D) Cheatgrass 24. Which practice reduces wildfire risk and improves forest health? (A) Salvage logging (B) Clear-cutting (C) Thinning (D) Shelterwood cutting 25. Which strategy maintains species diversity and resilience? (A) Monoculture planting (B) Industrial forestry (C) Ecosystem-based management (D) Clear-cutting 26. Which major logging company dominated the industry in the early 20th century? (A) Weyerhaeuser (B) Georgia-Pacific (C) Plum Creek Timber (D) International Paper 27. Which forest type contains evergreen and deciduous trees? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Boreal forest (C) Taiga (D) Temperate rainforest 28. What conservation practice protects rivers and streams? (A) Wildlife corridor (B) Riparian buffer (C) Conservation easement (D) Protected area 29. Which tree species is commonly used for plywood production? (A) Birch (B) Cedar (C) Fir (D) Pine 30. What is the purpose of FSC certification? (A) Verify sustainable forest management (B) Ensure durability (C) Increase profits (D) Reduce costs