AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 5.2 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.2 of AP Environmental Science – Clearcutting.
Questions List
Topic 5.2
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EIN-2.B
What is clearcutting?
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Topic 5.2: Clearcutting
Learning Objective: EIN-2.B
Describe the effect of clearcutting on forests.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-2.B.1
Clearcutting can be economically advantageous but leads to soil erosion, increased soil and stream temperatures, and flooding.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-2.B.2
Forests contain trees that absorb pollutants and store carbon dioxide. The cutting and burning of trees releases carbon dioxide and contributes to climate change.
