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Forest and Conservation Worker Practice Test

Check what you know about the forest and conservation worker job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on forest and conservation worker knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15J-rooting is:
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Answer: Bent roots that stunt trees. Avoid bent roots.

Question 2 of 15A water bar:
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Answer: Diverts water off trails. It prevents erosion.

Question 3 of 15A Pulaski is:
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Answer: A tool. Ax and hoe combo.

Question 4 of 15Tool spacing:
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Answer: Prevents injuries. Keep distance.

Question 5 of 15Invasive species:
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Answer: Spread aggressively. They crowd out natives.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Replanting forests.”
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Answer: Reforestation. Reforestation: Replanting forests.

Question 7 of 15What does “Seedling” mean?
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Answer: A young tree for planting.. Seedling: A young tree for planting.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A rake and hoe tool for fire lines.”
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Answer: McLeod. McLeod: A rake and hoe tool for fire lines.

Question 9 of 15What does “GPS waypoint” mean?
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Answer: A recorded location.. GPS waypoint: A recorded location.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A review of risks before work.”
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Answer: Job hazard analysis. Job hazard analysis: A review of risks before work.

Question 11 of 15What does “Prescribed fire” mean?
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Answer: Planned, controlled burning.. Prescribed fire: Planned, controlled burning.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A strip cleared to slow fire.”
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Answer: Fuel break. Fuel break: A strip cleared to slow fire.

Question 13 of 15What does “Sawyer” mean?
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Answer: A chainsaw operator.. Sawyer: A chainsaw operator.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Preventing soil loss.”
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Answer: Erosion control. Erosion control: Preventing soil loss.

Question 15 of 15What does “Invasive species” mean?
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Answer: Non-native plants that spread aggressively.. Invasive species: Non-native plants that spread aggressively.

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