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3. A managed forest is a place where

1) people can neither plant nor cut down trees.

2) people can plant trees but they are not allowed to cut them down.

3) people can plant and cut down trees.

4. The forest helps to produce high quality water by

1) making it reach the streams through the soil.

2) increasing the velocity of rainwater as it runs across the surface.

3) preventing rainwater from getting into the streams.

5. What did the manager NOT mention while speaking about the importance of trees in cities?

1) Trees serve as a natural air-conditioner.

2) Trees can prevent the rapid surface water runoff.

3) Trees improve air quality and attract wildlife.

6. The manager is worried that droughts

1) could destroy the forest ultimately.

2) could retard the growth of trees.

3) could make trees resistant to disease and attack by insects.

7. The saltwater intrusion in the river

1) can be reduced by interbasin transfers.

2) is lower in time of droughts.

3) is caused by both natural and artificial reasons.

8. The saltwater intrusion in the river results in

1) employees’ lay-off.

2) using saltwater in the production of pulp and paper.

3) accepting more logs from loggers.

9. According to the manager, the saltwater intrusion

1) could have no impact on wildlife.

2) is a rare and unusual phenomenon.

3) may happen more often in the future.