iCEV Pre-Test Review

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What is the purpose of the Endangered Species Act?

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To protect and recover species which are endangered or threatened.

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What is NOT a requirement for an area to be classified as a wetland?

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The area must have standing water year-round.

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Who combined the Bureau of Biological Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries to create the Bureau of Wildlife?

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Franklin Roosevelt.

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True or False: Invasive species are responsible for nearly 42 percent of endangered plant and animal species in the U.S.

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True.

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What do diving ducks need to do to take flight due to their smaller wing-to-body ratio?

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Run across the water to gain speed.

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Define 'invasive species'.

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Species that are non-native to an ecosystem and cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is a hydric soil?

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Soil that is saturated with water for long periods, supporting hydrophytic plants.

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What are hydrophytic plants?

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Plants that thrive in water-saturated soils.

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What is the significance of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service?

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It is responsible for the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.

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What is the impact of invasive species on ecosystems?

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They can outcompete native species, disrupt food webs, and lead to biodiversity loss.