Ducks Unlimited: Ecology Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of monitoring wildlife populations. -
✔✔False
Which of the following is the best example of habitat conversion? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1934
Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark
of trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees? - ✔✔Bark beetles
Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? - ✔✔They are good indicators of habitat
health
Which president is thought to have done more for conservation than any other
president? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔hydroperiod
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,Which of the following legislation provides funding for conservation programs to help
farmers restore and protect wetlands? - ✔✔The Farm Bill
What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms, ammunition and sporting
goods? - ✔✔Pittman-Roberston Act
Which of the following is an invasive species known to disrupt forest habitats? -
✔✔Buffelgrass
Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per _____ individuals per unit of
time. - ✔✔1,000
Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Lichens
Approximately $430 million are generated each year from which of the following? -
✔✔Hunting deer
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating services? - ✔✔Products
harvested or extracted from the habitat, which are used and relied on every single day
What percentage of waterfowl nests are successful each year? - ✔✔15
The Pittman-Robertson Act provides funding to state wildlife agencies for the
restoration of wildlife. Which of the following describes how this Act is funded? -
✔✔Tax on sporting arms and ammunition
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, Select the two statements which accurately describe a swamp. - ✔✔Are filled with
woody plants like trees and shrubs, have sphagnum moss covering the floor or forming
floating 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 percent? - ✔✔Texas
While geese require a tail and primary feathers, which part of a duck would be required
to be sent in for the Parts Survey conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service? - ✔✔The
wing
Maintaining biodiversity, protecting freshwater quality, recharging groundwater and
controlling floods are all critical components for which of the following biomes? -
✔✔Wetlands
Which of the following best describes the system in which carbon credits or greenhouse
gas offsets are used and traded by companies in order to mitigate greenhouse gas
emissions? - ✔✔Carbon markets
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the National Park Service? - ✔✔Private
land
Which of the following is also known as the Duck Stamp Act? - ✔✔Migratory Bird
Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act
Paul is a park ranger in charge of removing a brown bear which has been invading
campsites and has grown comfortable around park guests. Paul sets up motion sensors
which rapidly flash lights when triggered around the border of the park. After a period
of time, Paul notices there have not been any more bear sightings in the park. This is an
example of which of the following? - ✔✔Predator-human interaction
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of monitoring wildlife populations. -
✔✔False
Which of the following is the best example of habitat conversion? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1934
Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark
of trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees? - ✔✔Bark beetles
Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? - ✔✔They are good indicators of habitat
health
Which president is thought to have done more for conservation than any other
president? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔hydroperiod
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,Which of the following legislation provides funding for conservation programs to help
farmers restore and protect wetlands? - ✔✔The Farm Bill
What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms, ammunition and sporting
goods? - ✔✔Pittman-Roberston Act
Which of the following is an invasive species known to disrupt forest habitats? -
✔✔Buffelgrass
Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per _____ individuals per unit of
time. - ✔✔1,000
Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Lichens
Approximately $430 million are generated each year from which of the following? -
✔✔Hunting deer
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating services? - ✔✔Products
harvested or extracted from the habitat, which are used and relied on every single day
What percentage of waterfowl nests are successful each year? - ✔✔15
The Pittman-Robertson Act provides funding to state wildlife agencies for the
restoration of wildlife. Which of the following describes how this Act is funded? -
✔✔Tax on sporting arms and ammunition
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, Select the two statements which accurately describe a swamp. - ✔✔Are filled with
woody plants like trees and shrubs, have sphagnum moss covering the floor or forming
floating 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 percent? - ✔✔Texas
While geese require a tail and primary feathers, which part of a duck would be required
to be sent in for the Parts Survey conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service? - ✔✔The
wing
Maintaining biodiversity, protecting freshwater quality, recharging groundwater and
controlling floods are all critical components for which of the following biomes? -
✔✔Wetlands
Which of the following best describes the system in which carbon credits or greenhouse
gas offsets are used and traded by companies in order to mitigate greenhouse gas
emissions? - ✔✔Carbon markets
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the National Park Service? - ✔✔Private
land
Which of the following is also known as the Duck Stamp Act? - ✔✔Migratory Bird
Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act
Paul is a park ranger in charge of removing a brown bear which has been invading
campsites and has grown comfortable around park guests. Paul sets up motion sensors
which rapidly flash lights when triggered around the border of the park. After a period
of time, Paul notices there have not been any more bear sightings in the park. This is an
example of which of the following? - ✔✔Predator-human interaction
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