Question

converting forestland to urban areas through urban development could lead to which of the following?

a. reduced demand for trees

b. less land available for lumber production

c. less costly ways of growing trees

d. reduced lumber prices

Explanation:

• Option A: Urban development converting forestland doesn't directly reduce the demand for trees (e.g., trees are still needed for various urban uses like landscaping, paper, etc.).
• Option B: When forestland is converted to urban areas, the land that was available for growing trees (and thus lumber production) is now used for urban purposes, so there is less land for lumber production. This makes sense.
• Option C: Converting forestland to urban areas would not lead to less costly ways of growing trees; in fact, it might make growing trees more challenging or costly as suitable land is reduced.
• Option D: With less land for lumber production, the supply of lumber would likely decrease, which would tend to increase, not reduce, lumber prices.

Answer:

B. Less land available for lumber production