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how much do you know about canadian forestry?

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What percentage of the world’s forests are found in Canada?

3%9%

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Canada is home to 9% of the world’s forests. Only Brazil (12%) and Russia (20%) have more forests.

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Which Canadian province has the largest forest area?

British 
ColumbiaQuebec

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Quebec has the largest total forest area, followed by Ontario and British Columbia.

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What important underground process helps recycle nutrients in forests?

GerminationDecomposition

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Decomposition of organic matter by underground decomposers is the most important process that helps recycle nutrients in forests.

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What is the primary cause of forest disturbance in Canada?

WildfiresLogging

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5x more forest has been lost to wildfires this year already than will be harvested.

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What percentage of Canada’s forests are publicly owned?

90%60%

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Roughly 94% of Canada’s forest land is publicly owned. Only 6% is privately owned.

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How many trees are there for every Canadian?

1,2388,000

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Canada has over 300 billion trees, meaning there are roughly 8,000+ trees for every person.

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What is the most common tree species in Canada’s forests?

SpruceSugar 

Maple

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With its needle-like foliage, the spruce is Canada’s most common tree species.

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What greenhouse gas do trees help remove from the atmosphere?

MethaneCarbon dioxide

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Using more long-lived wood products to capture and store carbon in buildings, is one example of a great alternative to high emission materials.

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How many communities in Canada rely on the forest sector for employment and income?

Under

100
Over
300

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Canada’s forest sector is a key economic driver, directly supporting over 300 communities.

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Which statement about wood-based buildings is correct?

They take 
longer to 
buildThey reduce waste

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Building with wood reduces waste, speeds up construction, saves energy, and can cut carbon emissions.

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7/10

Your tree knowledge is not bad.

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