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ENVIROTHON 2006 REGIONAL TEST

FORESTRY

Questions 1 – 7 pertain to the compass picture below. Please fill in the blanks below with the correct compass part: Each question is worth 3 points

1.  __travel arrow______(white line on base plate)

2.  _index mark______(letter “N”)

3.  _orienting arrow______(red arrow)

4.  __base plate or compass card______(bottom of compass)

5.  __compass needle______(2-sided arrow in center)

6.  __bezel (also: direction ring, degree dial, ot Azimuth ring)______(rotating ring)

7.  ___capsule or compass housing______(center housing)

8. Explain the difference between azimuths and bearings with regard to compass readings.__Azimuth is degrees only and bearings is cardinal direction (east, west, north-east, etc.) plus degrees.

How well do you know your Kentucky trees? Although these trees may be found in many parts of Kentucky, they prefer and thrive in particular areas. Match the following type of trees with the best definition of where they can be found: (sycamore, American beech, bur oak, bald cypress, chestnut oak, and Eastern redcedar) Worth 2 points each

9.  This tree thrives in western Kentucky bottomlands because it grows well in water-soaked, low-oxygen soils, and can actually grow out in the water. __bald cypress___

10.  This tree grows well in clay soil and open grassy areas. It is often planted in prairie grasslands. __bur oak______

11.  This tree likes wet soil and prefers the edges of streams, lakes, and the flood plains next to rivers. __sycamore______

12.  This tree is commonly found in the Appalachian region on dry soil and rocky ridges. ____chestnut oak______

13.  This tree is among the first species to grow in old fields and pastures. They prefer full sun and are good at holding soil in place. __Eastern redcedar______

14.  This tree grows along the eastern and northern slopes of the Appalachian mountains often in the shade of taller trees. __American beech______