Urban Forestry MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary focus of urban forestry? (A) Industrial logging (B) Mining operations (C) Expanding agricultural lands (D) Managing and enhancing green spaces in urban areas 2. Which of the following is a common goal of urban forestry? (A) Increasing urban sprawl (B) Reducing green spaces (C) Expanding industrial areas (D) Improving air quality and enhancing urban aesthetics 3. What is a ‘tree canopy’ in the context of urban forestry? (A) A type of urban infrastructure (B) An industrial structure (C) The upper layer of trees providing coverage in an urban area (D) A type of urban soil 4. Which of the following is a benefit of urban trees? (A) Increased pollution levels (B) Reduced water retention (C) Decreased biodiversity (D) Enhanced property values and reduced energy costs 5. What is the role of ‘urban green spaces’? (A) To support industrial development (B) To reduce wildlife habitats (C) To increase pollution (D) To provide recreational areas and improve urban ecology 6. Which practice is commonly used to manage urban trees? (A) Clear-cutting (B) Industrial logging (C) Expanding urban areas (D) Regular pruning and maintenance 7. What is the purpose of ‘tree planting programs’ in urban areas? (A) To increase land prices (B) To improve air quality and urban aesthetics (C) To expand industrial operations (D) To decrease urban green spaces 8. Which organization is often involved in urban forestry initiatives? (A) World Bank (B) IMF (C) American Forests (D) UNESCO 9. What is ‘urban heat island effect’? (A) The cooling effect of urban green spaces (B) The reduction in urban temperatures due to trees (C) The warming effect caused by increased development and decreased vegetation (D) The impact of forest fires in urban areas 10. Which term describes the practice of integrating trees into urban planning? (A) Industrial forestry (B) Urban forestry (C) Community forestry (D) Agroforestry 11. What is the significance of ‘street trees’ in urban forestry? (A) They provide shade, reduce air pollution, and enhance street aesthetics (B) They are primarily for industrial purposes (C) They are used for mining operations (D) They are part of large-scale logging projects 12. Which of the following is an essential component of urban forestry planning? (A) Expanding industrial zones (B) Assessing and mapping urban green spaces and tree cover (C) Increasing urban sprawl (D) Reducing green space 13. What is ‘urban forest management’? (A) Overseeing and maintaining trees and green spaces in urban areas (B) Managing forests in rural areas (C) Expanding agricultural lands (D) Conducting large-scale deforestation 14. What role do ‘community tree planting events’ play in urban forestry? (A) They are primarily for industrial purposes (B) They are part of large-scale mining projects (C) They increase pollution levels (D) They engage local residents in enhancing urban green spaces 15. Which of the following is a challenge faced in urban forestry? (A) Excessive tree cover (B) Limited space for planting and maintenance (C) Overabundance of green spaces (D) Decreased urban development 16. What is ‘green infrastructure’ in urban forestry? (A) Industrial machinery used in urban areas (B) Urban areas with minimal vegetation (C) Infrastructure projects that incorporate green spaces and trees for environmental benefits (D) Large-scale deforestation projects 17. Which practice helps in mitigating the urban heat island effect? (A) Increasing impervious surfaces (B) Reducing vegetation (C) Expanding green spaces and increasing tree canopy cover (D) Expanding industrial areas 18. What does ‘tree inventory’ involve in urban forestry? (A) Assessing the quantity and condition of trees in an urban area (B) Expanding industrial logging operations (C) Increasing impervious surfaces (D) Reducing green spaces 19. Which of the following is a benefit of urban green roofs? (A) Increased heat retention (B) Increased pollution (C) Decreased biodiversity (D) Improved energy efficiency and reduction in stormwater runoff 20. What is the role of ‘urban forestry professionals’? (A) To expand agricultural lands (B) To manage and maintain urban forests and green spaces (C) To oversee industrial logging (D) To develop urban infrastructure