BESC 367 Final Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct 2024 New
Update
What are the main goals of ESA? - Answer-Provide a means whereby the ecosystems
upon which endangered species and threatened species may be conserved
Conserve endangered species and threatened species
Which of the following best describes a BiOp? - Answer-The Services' determination of
whether an action agency will likely jeopardize listed species or adversely modify any
critical habitat
Which of the following does Section 7 require? - Answer-All federal agencies carry out
programs for the conservation of listed species
A threatened species is any species which is __________ ____________ throughout all
or a significant portion of its __________. - Answer-in danger of extinction and range
Which of the following best describes an RPA? - Answer-measure that an action agency
can take to perform their proposed action without risk of getting an ESA violation
Which of the following is an example of when the delisting process was used improperly
based on political pressure, rather than used as an indication of actual species
recovery? - Answer-The attempted delisting of the gray wolf
Who may petition for the listing or critical habitat designation of a species? - Answer-
Anyone
The FWS is responsible for overseeing the protection of - Answer-birds
insects
terrestrial plants
freshwater plants
Which of the following does Section 4 of the ESA provide a mandate for? - Answer-
Listing of endangered or threatened species
Designation of critical habitats
Recovery Planning
, What does Section 7 (a)(2) of the ESA require? - Answer-federal agencies must ensure
that any actions they perform, authorize, or fund will not likely jeopardize the continued
existence of a listed species or adversely modify or destroy its critical habitat
True or False: In the context of the ESA, incidental takes are death and/or injury of a
listed species as a result of activities that are otherwise lawful in normal situations but
result in the taking of a species. - Answer-True
True or False: In the context of the ESA, regulatory takes are essentially the death
and/or injury of a listed species that may result indirectly from state or local regulations
and ordinances. - Answer-True
Which of the following are elements of a recovery plan? - Answer-a description of site-
specific management actions that may be necessary to recover the species
objective and measurable criteria which, when met, would result in a determination that
the species be removed from the list
estimates of the time and cost required to carry out those measures needed to recover
the species and to achieve intermediate steps towards that goal
Which of the following does Section 9 of the ESA provide a mandate for? - Answer-That
any person is prohibited from the import, trade and transport, export and take of listed
species
Which two agencies make up "The Services"? - Answer-NMFS and FWS
Which of the following is the best definition for 'species' in the context of the ESA? -
Answer-any subspecies of fish or wildlife or plants, and any distinct population segment
of any species of vertebrate fish or wildlife which interbreeds when mature
True or False: CERCLA does not enforce or define things such as hazardous waste or
chemical waste. Those are defined in other other acts. - Answer-True
The National Priorities List is compiled by the EPA and it prioritizes cleanup based on
contaminants, pollutants, proximity to communities and many other factors. As of
September 9, 2022, ______ number of sites were listed on NPL. - Answer-1334
CERCLA gave EPA enforcement tools that did not exist prior to promulgation. Which of
following is correct? - Answer-All of these:
CERCLA gave EPA the power to seek responsible parties identifying them as liable
CERCLA gave EPA the responsibility for cleanup of abandonded and orphaned sites
CERCLA gave EPA the ability to obtain private parties for clean up of hazardous spills,
the ability to issue decrees, and the ability to seek settlement
CERCLA provided EPA with the financial means to accomplish site cleanups by
providing funds from industry based tax collections prior to 1995.
CERCLA is known for strict liability, this means - Answer-All of these are true
and Answers All Correct 2024 New
Update
What are the main goals of ESA? - Answer-Provide a means whereby the ecosystems
upon which endangered species and threatened species may be conserved
Conserve endangered species and threatened species
Which of the following best describes a BiOp? - Answer-The Services' determination of
whether an action agency will likely jeopardize listed species or adversely modify any
critical habitat
Which of the following does Section 7 require? - Answer-All federal agencies carry out
programs for the conservation of listed species
A threatened species is any species which is __________ ____________ throughout all
or a significant portion of its __________. - Answer-in danger of extinction and range
Which of the following best describes an RPA? - Answer-measure that an action agency
can take to perform their proposed action without risk of getting an ESA violation
Which of the following is an example of when the delisting process was used improperly
based on political pressure, rather than used as an indication of actual species
recovery? - Answer-The attempted delisting of the gray wolf
Who may petition for the listing or critical habitat designation of a species? - Answer-
Anyone
The FWS is responsible for overseeing the protection of - Answer-birds
insects
terrestrial plants
freshwater plants
Which of the following does Section 4 of the ESA provide a mandate for? - Answer-
Listing of endangered or threatened species
Designation of critical habitats
Recovery Planning
, What does Section 7 (a)(2) of the ESA require? - Answer-federal agencies must ensure
that any actions they perform, authorize, or fund will not likely jeopardize the continued
existence of a listed species or adversely modify or destroy its critical habitat
True or False: In the context of the ESA, incidental takes are death and/or injury of a
listed species as a result of activities that are otherwise lawful in normal situations but
result in the taking of a species. - Answer-True
True or False: In the context of the ESA, regulatory takes are essentially the death
and/or injury of a listed species that may result indirectly from state or local regulations
and ordinances. - Answer-True
Which of the following are elements of a recovery plan? - Answer-a description of site-
specific management actions that may be necessary to recover the species
objective and measurable criteria which, when met, would result in a determination that
the species be removed from the list
estimates of the time and cost required to carry out those measures needed to recover
the species and to achieve intermediate steps towards that goal
Which of the following does Section 9 of the ESA provide a mandate for? - Answer-That
any person is prohibited from the import, trade and transport, export and take of listed
species
Which two agencies make up "The Services"? - Answer-NMFS and FWS
Which of the following is the best definition for 'species' in the context of the ESA? -
Answer-any subspecies of fish or wildlife or plants, and any distinct population segment
of any species of vertebrate fish or wildlife which interbreeds when mature
True or False: CERCLA does not enforce or define things such as hazardous waste or
chemical waste. Those are defined in other other acts. - Answer-True
The National Priorities List is compiled by the EPA and it prioritizes cleanup based on
contaminants, pollutants, proximity to communities and many other factors. As of
September 9, 2022, ______ number of sites were listed on NPL. - Answer-1334
CERCLA gave EPA enforcement tools that did not exist prior to promulgation. Which of
following is correct? - Answer-All of these:
CERCLA gave EPA the power to seek responsible parties identifying them as liable
CERCLA gave EPA the responsibility for cleanup of abandonded and orphaned sites
CERCLA gave EPA the ability to obtain private parties for clean up of hazardous spills,
the ability to issue decrees, and the ability to seek settlement
CERCLA provided EPA with the financial means to accomplish site cleanups by
providing funds from industry based tax collections prior to 1995.
CERCLA is known for strict liability, this means - Answer-All of these are true
