Ducks Unlimited: Ecology Ag Biology and Horticulture UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of mon-
False
itoring wildlife populations.
Which of the following is the best example of habitat
Sedimentation
conversion?
The Duck Stamp Act is an incentive program which encour-
ages producers and landowners to conserve grasslands.
1934
When it was first enacted, the stamp cost $1. When was
this act passed?
Which of the following pests best represents insects which
reproduce in the inner bark of trees, causing decay and Bark beetles
death in healthy trees?
Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? They are good indicators of habitat health
Which president is thought to have done more for con-
Theodore Roosevelt
servation than any other president?
James is studying the wetland hydrology of the Okefeno-
kee National Wildlife Refuge. He has observed the fre-
quency and duration of flooding in the area and mon-
hydroperiod
itored the water's salinity and nutrient concentration.
Which of the following remains to be studied for James
to obtain a full understanding of the area's hydrology?
Which of the following legislation provides funding for
conservation programs to help farmers restore and pro- The Farm Bill
tect wetlands?
What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms,
Pittman-Roberston Act
ammunition and sporting goods?
Which of the following is an invasive species known to
Buffelgrass
disrupt forest habitats?
,1,000
, Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per
individuals per unit of time.
Northernmost forests with seasonal climate including long
Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga?
winters and short summers
A volcano has erupted and has now cooled off to leave
bare rock. Over time, lichens have colonized on the rock,
breaking it down and creating soil. Soil allowed grasses Lichens
and flowering plants to grow. In this example, which of
these was most likely the pioneer species?
Approximately $430 million are generated each year from
Hunting deer
which of the following?
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating Products harvested or extracted from the habitat, which
services? are used and relied on every single day
What percentage of waterfowl nests are successful each
15
year?
The Pittman-Robertson Act provides funding to state
wildlife agencies for the restoration of wildlife. Which of Tax on sporting arms and ammunition
the following describes how this Act is funded?
Are filled with woody plants like trees and shrubs, have
Select the two statements which accurately describe a
sphagnum moss covering the floor or forming floating
swamp.
mats
Which of the following factors is categorized as biotic? Competition
Which of the following is NOT one of the states currently
experiencing wetland reductions of between 80 to 100 Texas
percent?
While geese require a tail and primary feathers, which
part of a duck would be required to be sent in for the Parts The wing
Survey conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service?
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of mon-
False
itoring wildlife populations.
Which of the following is the best example of habitat
Sedimentation
conversion?
The Duck Stamp Act is an incentive program which encour-
ages producers and landowners to conserve grasslands.
1934
When it was first enacted, the stamp cost $1. When was
this act passed?
Which of the following pests best represents insects which
reproduce in the inner bark of trees, causing decay and Bark beetles
death in healthy trees?
Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? They are good indicators of habitat health
Which president is thought to have done more for con-
Theodore Roosevelt
servation than any other president?
James is studying the wetland hydrology of the Okefeno-
kee National Wildlife Refuge. He has observed the fre-
quency and duration of flooding in the area and mon-
hydroperiod
itored the water's salinity and nutrient concentration.
Which of the following remains to be studied for James
to obtain a full understanding of the area's hydrology?
Which of the following legislation provides funding for
conservation programs to help farmers restore and pro- The Farm Bill
tect wetlands?
What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms,
Pittman-Roberston Act
ammunition and sporting goods?
Which of the following is an invasive species known to
Buffelgrass
disrupt forest habitats?
,1,000
, Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per
individuals per unit of time.
Northernmost forests with seasonal climate including long
Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga?
winters and short summers
A volcano has erupted and has now cooled off to leave
bare rock. Over time, lichens have colonized on the rock,
breaking it down and creating soil. Soil allowed grasses Lichens
and flowering plants to grow. In this example, which of
these was most likely the pioneer species?
Approximately $430 million are generated each year from
Hunting deer
which of the following?
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating Products harvested or extracted from the habitat, which
services? are used and relied on every single day
What percentage of waterfowl nests are successful each
15
year?
The Pittman-Robertson Act provides funding to state
wildlife agencies for the restoration of wildlife. Which of Tax on sporting arms and ammunition
the following describes how this Act is funded?
Are filled with woody plants like trees and shrubs, have
Select the two statements which accurately describe a
sphagnum moss covering the floor or forming floating
swamp.
mats
Which of the following factors is categorized as biotic? Competition
Which of the following is NOT one of the states currently
experiencing wetland reductions of between 80 to 100 Texas
percent?
While geese require a tail and primary feathers, which
part of a duck would be required to be sent in for the Parts The wing
Survey conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service?
