Ducks Unlimited: Ecology Exam Questions And Answers

Ducks Unlimited: Ecology Exam Questions And Answers Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of monitoring wildlife populations. - ANS False Which of the following is the best example of habitat conversion? - ANS Sedimentation The Duck Stamp Act is an incentive program which encourages producers and landowners to conserve grasslands. When it was first enacted, the stamp cost $1. When was this act passed? - ANS 1934 Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark of trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees? - ANS Bark beetles Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? - ANS They are good indicators of habitat health Which president is thought to have done more for conservation than any other president? - ANS Theodore Roosevelt James is studying the wetland hydrology of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. He has observed the frequency and duration of flooding in the area and monitored 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? - ANS hydroperiod Which of the following legislation provides funding for conservation programs to help farmers restore and protect wetlands? - ANS The Farm Bill What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms, ammunition and sporting goods? - ANS Pittman-Roberston Act Which of the following is an invasive species known to disrupt forest habitats? - ANS Buffelgrass Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per _____ individuals per unit of time. - ANS 1,000 Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga? - ANS Northernmost forests with seasonal climate including long 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 and flowering plants to grow. In this example, which of these was most likely the pioneer species? - ANS Lichens Approximately $430 million are generated each year from which of the following? - ANS Hunting deer