Question

Why are coniferous forests suitable for lumbering?

• A. Trees in coniferous forests occur in mixed stands.
• B. Trees in coniferous forests occur in pure stands.
• C. Coniferous trees have dense undergrowth and buttress roots.
• D. Coniferous trees lack dense undergrowth and buttress roots.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B Trees in coniferous forests occur in pure stands.
D Coniferous trees lack dense undergrowth and buttress roots.

Coniferous forests are the most suitable for lumbering as the trees occur in pure stands, which makes it easy to locate and extract the valuable species of timber. The lack of dense undergrowth and buttress roots also helps in cutting the trees.