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Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of monitoring wildlife populations. correct
answers False
Which of the following is the best example of habitat conversion? correct answers
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?
correct answers 1934
Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark of
trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees? correct answers Bark beetles
Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? correct answers They are good indicators of
habitat health
Which president is thought to have done more for conservation than any other president?
correct answers 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? correct answers hydroperiod
Which of the following legislation provides funding for conservation programs to help
farmers restore and protect wetlands? correct answers The Farm Bill
What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms, ammunition and sporting goods?
correct answers Pittman-Roberston Act
Which of the following is an invasive species known to disrupt forest habitats? correct
answers Buffelgrass
Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per _____ individuals per unit of time.
correct answers 1,000
Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga? correct answers 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? correct
answers Lichens
Approximately $430 million are generated each year from which of the following? correct
answers Hunting deer
, Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating services? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers Tax on
sporting arms and ammunition
Select the two statements which accurately describe a swamp. correct answers 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? correct answers Competition
Which of the following is NOT one of the states currently experiencing wetland reductions of
between 80 to 100 percent? correct answers 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? correct answers The
wing
Maintaining biodiversity, protecting freshwater quality, recharging groundwater and
controlling floods are all critical components for which of the following biomes? correct
answers 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?
correct answers Carbon markets
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the National Park Service? correct answers
Private land
Which of the following is also known as the Duck Stamp Act? correct answers 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? correct answers Predator-human interaction
Which of the following is NOT a biome? correct answers Mountain
Which of the following waterfowl species is known to share incubation responsibilities
between both males and females? correct answers Whistling ducks
Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration
efforts? correct answers Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act
which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented
Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of monitoring wildlife populations. correct
answers False
Which of the following is the best example of habitat conversion? correct answers
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?
correct answers 1934
Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark of
trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees? correct answers Bark beetles
Why are waterfowl called an indicator species? correct answers They are good indicators of
habitat health
Which president is thought to have done more for conservation than any other president?
correct answers 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? correct answers hydroperiod
Which of the following legislation provides funding for conservation programs to help
farmers restore and protect wetlands? correct answers The Farm Bill
What Act enabled funding through the sale of firearms, ammunition and sporting goods?
correct answers Pittman-Roberston Act
Which of the following is an invasive species known to disrupt forest habitats? correct
answers Buffelgrass
Birth and death rates are expressed as the number per _____ individuals per unit of time.
correct answers 1,000
Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga? correct answers 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? correct
answers Lichens
Approximately $430 million are generated each year from which of the following? correct
answers Hunting deer
, Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating services? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers Tax on
sporting arms and ammunition
Select the two statements which accurately describe a swamp. correct answers 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? correct answers Competition
Which of the following is NOT one of the states currently experiencing wetland reductions of
between 80 to 100 percent? correct answers 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? correct answers The
wing
Maintaining biodiversity, protecting freshwater quality, recharging groundwater and
controlling floods are all critical components for which of the following biomes? correct
answers 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?
correct answers Carbon markets
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the National Park Service? correct answers
Private land
Which of the following is also known as the Duck Stamp Act? correct answers 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? correct answers Predator-human interaction
Which of the following is NOT a biome? correct answers Mountain
Which of the following waterfowl species is known to share incubation responsibilities
between both males and females? correct answers Whistling ducks
Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration
efforts? correct answers Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act
which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented
