Waterfowl Conservation & Management pt 2

Which of the following is NOT an essential breeding habitat?

• Prairie Pothole Region

• Mississippi River Region

• Boreal Forest

• Great Lakes region

Which type of agriculture provides important waterfowl wintering habitats in southern states and along the west coast?

• Tomatoes

• Almonds

• Grapes

• Rice

Why are waterfowl thought of as indicator species?

• Their health can tell biologist if a crop had a good year

• Their flight speed can predict weather patterns

• Their populations can indicate landscape health

• Their molted feathers can indicate the species of the bird

Select all the significant threats to waterfowl.

• Avian diseases

• Decline in hunters

• Habitat loss

• Overharvest

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How many species of waterfowl are currently endangered?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

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What is the purpose of the Lacey Act?

• To set closed seasons for migratory bird hunting

• To prohibit the sale of any migratory birds, their parts, nests and eggs

• To established partnerships between the United States and Canada

• To create hunting seasons and make it illegal to transport illegally-taken game across state lines

As a result of the sales from the Duck Stamp Act, how many wildlife refuges have been created or expanded?

• 150

• 200

• 250

• 300

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Which of the following Acts has conservation provisions including the Conservation Reserve Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program?

• The Weeks-McLean Act

• The Farm Bill

• The Pittman Robertson Act

• The Migratory Bird Habitat Conservation Act

Select all the necessary parts of a goose, hunters, who are participating in the Parts Collection Survey, are required to submit.

• Tail

• Primary feathers

• Wing

• Foot

Which of the following is information which does NOT help biologists when collecting banding data?

• Life Span

• Migration Patterns

• Food Intake

• Disease