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What is Ducks Unlimited?

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A private organization that has conserved more than 14 million acres since its founding and has sister organizations in Canada and Mexico, raising over $2 billion through the 'Rescue Our Wetlands' campaign.

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When was the Federal Water Pollution Control Act established?

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1948

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What is Secondary Succession?

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The process of ecological recovery that occurs after a disturbance, such as land abandonment, where the ecosystem gradually returns to its original state.

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What is a forb?

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Broadleaf plants and lower shrub vegetation found in grassland ecosystems.

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During which phase do organisms NOT require nutrients?

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Sleep

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What is the primary focus of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act?

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To regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States and to provide assistance to publicly owned treatment works.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but soil and some organisms still remain.

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What are the main characteristics of grasslands?

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Grasslands are dominated by grasses and have few trees or shrubs, with a variety of herbaceous plants.

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What role do forbs play in grassland ecosystems?

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Forbs provide food and habitat for various wildlife species and contribute to the biodiversity of the ecosystem.

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What is ecosystem management?

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A holistic approach to managing natural resources that considers ecological, social, and economic factors.