Wildlife Test Questions

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What is a major user of freshwater?

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Industry, agriculture, and domestic users are all major users of freshwater.

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Which animal is not a member of the deer family?

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Pronghorn is not a member of the deer family.

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What percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater?

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Freshwater makes up about 3 percent of the water on Earth.

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What proportion of freshwater is frozen in polar icecaps?

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More than one-third of freshwater is frozen in polar icecaps.

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What is a common pollutant of freshwater habitats?

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Common pollutants include chemicals, polluted wastewater, raw sewage, pesticides, and herbicides.

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What type of forest wildlife generally survives best?

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Forest wildlife generally survives best in forests that are of mixed-age trees.

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Define freshwater.

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Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the significance of mixed-age trees in forests?

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Mixed-age trees provide diverse habitats and resources for various wildlife species.

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List three major sources of freshwater pollution.

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1. Dumping of chemicals 2. Polluted wastewater 3. Agricultural runoff (pesticides and herbicides)

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What is the role of agriculture in freshwater usage?

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Agriculture is a major user of freshwater for irrigation and livestock.