Grasslands Conservation Efforts Video #3 Quiz

What was the original name of the Natural Resources Conservation Service?

• Soil Conservation Service

• Agricultural Conservation Service

• Land Management Service

• Grassland Preservation Service

What is the main mission of the Natural Resources Conservation Service?

• To conserve soils for agricultural production

• To increase urban development

• To promote industrial growth

• To reduce water usage in cities

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Which program provides incentives for landowners to conserve grassland habitats?

• Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

• Urban Development Program

• Industrial Expansion Program

• Water Conservation Initiative

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What act enabled the federal government to fund grazing programs?

• Granger-Thye Act

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act

• Soil Conservation Act

• Water Resources Development Act

What is the primary purpose of the proceeds from the Duck Stamp in the United States?

• To fund urban development projects

• To purchase easements for grassland conservation

• To support agricultural subsidies

• To finance road construction

Which of the following is NOT a management technique commonly used for grasslands?

• Intentional disruption of the habitat

• Using chemical treatments

• Protecting the habitat from conversion

• Building industrial complexes

What is one of the common management practices to keep a grassland in a grassland state?

• Planting more trees

• Using fire

• Constructing dams

• Increasing urbanization

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Why is grazing considered a good management technique for grasslands?

• It increases soil erosion

• It helps maintain biodiversity

• It reduces the need for water

• It encourages invasive species

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What is one way to protect grasslands mentioned in the text?

• Planting exotic plants

• Outright purchase

• Ignoring invasive species

• Overgrazing

What is the benefit of granting an easement to private landowners for grassland management?

• They lose ownership of the land

• They cannot use the land

• They retain ownership and can still graze it

• They must sell the land to the government