Which of the Following Statements About Clear-Cutting Is FALSE

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about clear-cutting is FALSE?

• A)Timber companies prefer clear-cutting because it is the most cost-effective way to harvest trees.
• B)Wood from clear-cut forest would bear the FSC certification.
• C)Clear-cutting is ecologically unsound because it destroys biological habitats and increases soil erosion, particularly on sloping land.
• D)With clear-cutting, most recreational benefits of forests are lost.

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Peptide Bond

A chemical bond formed between two molecules when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of the other molecule, releasing a molecule of water (dehydration synthesis).

Hydrophobic Nature

A property of molecules or substances that repel water or are not easily soluble in water.

−OH Group

Hydroxyl group, a functional group consisting of an oxygen atom connected to a hydrogen atom, influencing the molecular properties of alcohol.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which controls the entry and exit of substances.