Quiz about Ducks review 4

Question 1

Which of the following is true about the Forest and Rangeland Planning Act?

Accepted Answer

Authorized the U.S. Forest Service to develop standards in order to ensure a future supply of wood resources from forests

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Established the management, protection, and care of forest reserves

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Allows the president to set aside forest reserves

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Monitors the effects of climate change on renewable resources and managed lands

Question 2

Which of the following best describes agroforestry?

Accepted Answer

Trees grown in areas of agriculture which are used to stabilize environmental conditions of crops

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Mature trees are logged first to allow thinner trees to flourish

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Invasive plant species are planted to thin out weaker trees

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Large farms growing young trees to be replanted into the forest

Question 3

The Weeks-McLean Act allowed the establishment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Closed seasons for hunting migratory birds

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Shipping, purchasing or acquiring wild birds

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Creation of a stamp for waterfowl hunters

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Sale of migratory birds and their parts

Question 4

Organisms do NOT require nutrients, or chemical substances, during which of the following phases?

Accepted Answer

Sleep

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Reproduction

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Growth

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Maintenance

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a temporal change?

Accepted Answer

A physical change over time

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A positive change in the ecosystem which enforces sustainability

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A decline in the population

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An unfavorable change in the ecosystem within the biosphere

Question 6

Because diving ducks have a smaller wing-to-body ratio, they are required to do which of the following in order to take flight?

Accepted Answer

Run across the water to gain speed

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Launch themselves in the air

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Run across the ground to gain speed

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Swim to the surface with force

Question 7

During the first year of life, waterfowl face a ______ percent mortality rate.

Accepted Answer

50

Answer

30

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15

Answer

40

Question 8

In what year was the Federal Water Pollution Control Act established?

Accepted Answer

1948

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1978

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1935

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1869

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga?

Accepted Answer

Northernmost forests with seasonal climate including long winters and short summers

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Most diverse of all ecosystems

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Includes deciduous and coniferous forests

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Lacks seasonal climate, but can have wet and dry seasons

Question 10

Place the organisms in order from Producer to Apex Predator. 1.Frog/Bobcat/Fox 2.Plant 3.Hawk 4.Rabbit/Insect/Mouse

Accepted Answer

2, 4, 1, 3

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1, 2, 3, 4

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2, 1, 4, 3

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3, 2, 4, 1

Question 11

What percent of forests remain in the United States?

Accepted Answer

33

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47

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48

Answer

62

Question 12

Which of the following is an invasive species which negatively affects grasslands?

Accepted Answer

Thistles

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Kudzu

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Nutria

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Garlic mustard

Question 13

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

Accepted Answer

Fish and wildlife must be managed in ways to sustain healthy populations forever

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Hunting, fishing and trapping shall be democratic

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Hunting of wildlife is required by law

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Fish and wildlife belong to all conservationists

Question 14

Why do temperate grasslands produce the most fertile soils on the earth?

Accepted Answer

The soil is enriched by decayed roots of grasses and forbs below the surface

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The abundance of grazing animals fertilize the soil evenly

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The absence of trees and large plants indicates more nutrients are left in the soil

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The plentiful rainfall allows for nutrients to accumulate in the soil

Question 15

Maintaining biodiversity, protecting freshwater quality, recharging groundwater and controlling floods are all critical components for which of the following biomes?

Accepted Answer

Wetlands

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Grasslands

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Aquatic

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Forests

Question 16

Which of the following is a habitat requirement for breeding grounds?

Accepted Answer

Access to ample amounts of easily accessible resources nearby, multiple ponds or small wetlands ideal to allow breeding pairs to spread out significantly and reduce competition for resources

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Habitats with food and other resources, waterfowl may travel significantly within this habitat to find the best resources throughout the season

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Plentiful resources for feeding to replenish energy stores and protected shelter while resting for short periods

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None of the choices

Question 17

Which of the following groups were the biggest advocates for game protection?

Accepted Answer

Sports hunters

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Bird watchers

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Fishers

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Market hunters

Question 18

When measuring a population, a census calculates the exact population.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 19

Grasslands are dominated by grasses and several species of forbs. Which of the following best describes a forb?

Accepted Answer

Broadleaf plants and lower shrub vegetation

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A drought tolerant species of grass

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Trees and taller shrubs which survive in grasslands

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Invasive species which takes over grasslands

Question 20

Where are grasslands located?

Accepted Answer

Found in Hungary, South Africa, Argentina and the USA.

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Found near the North and South poles.

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Found in Scandinavia, Russia and Canada.

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Found across Europe and in the USA

Question 21

The family Canidae consists of species which have retractable claws.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 22

The family Dasypodidae consists of species with poor eyesight and depend on their sense of smell and have a presence of body armor.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 23

Which of the following is true regarding the ability for grasslands to sequester carbon from the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Grasslands recover quickly from drought or fire, allowing them to return to carbon sequestering far earlier than other biomes.

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More carbon in grasslands is stored above the surface in stems, so dead, above-ground vegetation does not release as much carbon when decaying.

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The structure of plants found in grasslands are more adapted to hold large amounts of carbon than plants found in forests.

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There is more carbon found in the atmosphere surrounding grasslands than in forests.

Question 24

Rotational grazing can be an effective management technique for grassland areas.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 25

The presence of hair and mammary glands are a diagnostic feature of which class of kingdom animalia?

Accepted Answer

Mammalia

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Aves

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a necessary component for an area to be considered a habitat?

Accepted Answer

Animals

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Food

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Cover

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Water

Question 27

Game species can be broken down into five categories. Which category includes species that are trapped and harvested for their pelt?

Accepted Answer

Furbearers

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Big game

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Apex predators

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Cervid species

Question 28

Nutrient flow is the natural process which provides for the cycling of chemicals between biotic and abiotic factors including water, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 29

The process of naming species uses ________, giving the species a name with two parts.

Accepted Answer

Binomial Nomenclature

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Diagnostic Characteristics

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Ecology Naming

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Monomial Nomenclature

Question 30

The Bureau of Biological Survey is now known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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National Park Service

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Bureau of Land Management

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Question 31

Which president was responsible for establishing the first wildlife refuge?

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt

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Ronald Reagan

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Ulysses S. Grant

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Zachary Taylor

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of fragmentation on grassland habitats?

Accepted Answer

Allows sections of grasslands to be managed more efficiently

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Prevents genetic material from spreading

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Limits the ability of grasslands to burn naturally

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Allows invasive species to spread

Question 33

When do male waterfowl molt into colorful breeding plumage?

Accepted Answer

Late summer before breeding season

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After selecting a mate

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Mid-spring after breeding season

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After successful nest laying

Question 34

The ____ is the geographic boundaries in which a species can occur, while the _ is the specific geographic area in which the species is presently found.

Accepted Answer

Extent of occurrence, Area of occupancy

Answer

Area of occupancy, Extent of occurrence

Question 35

Which of the following waterfowl species is known to share incubation responsibilities between both males and females?

Accepted Answer

Whistling ducks

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Geese

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Sea ducks

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Stiff-tailed ducks

Question 36

Which of the following wetlands is dominated by emergent vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Bogs

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Marshes

Answer

None of the choices

Answer

Swamps

Question 37

While geese require a tail and primary feathers, which part of a duck would be required to be sent in for the Parts Survey conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service?

Accepted Answer

The wing

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The tail and primary feathers

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The wing and tail feathers

Answer

The beak

Question 38

Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduce in the inner bark of trees, causing decay and death in healthy trees?

Accepted Answer

Bark beetles

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Tree decline

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Root diseases

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None of the choices

Question 39

Select the two statements which accurately describe a swamp.

Accepted Answer

Occur near lakes and streams in areas with heavy rain or snowmelt causes seasonal flooding

Accepted Answer

Filled with woody plants, like trees or shrubs

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Are inhospitable habitats for most plant life

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Heavy sphagnum moss covering the floor or forming floating mats

Question 40

Small game species are small mammals such as rabbits and squirrels.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 41

Furbearers are regulated at state level for the possession of the pelt.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 42

What percent of terrestrial organisms depend on forest ecosystems at some point in their lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

60

Answer

50

Answer

75

Question 43

Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration efforts?

Accepted Answer

Re-establishing the topography of an area

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Controlling hydrologic regime to ensure proper water levels

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Optimizing the use of fertilizer and pesticides to prevent excessive nutrients and runoff

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Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented

Question 44

Which of the following is the purpose of the Endangered Species Act?

Accepted Answer

To protect and recover species which are endangered or threatened

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To create large amounts of funding which is used to purchase waterfowl and wetland habitats

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To increase public opportunities for recreational use of fish and wildlife resources

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To provide financial aid to states for management and restoration of fish

Question 45

Financial support is needed for new mandates, new threats, and enhanced management attention for some species. At the ____ level, funding is derived from hunting and fishing licenses, sales tax, and lottery allocations, voluntary contributions, and special license plates. At the ____ level, funding comes from various legislation, such as the Farm Bill and The Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Accepted Answer

State, Federal

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Federal, State

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Local, State

Answer

State, Local

Question 46

Dabbling ducks have their legs placed _ on the body while diving ducks have their legs placed _ on the body.

Accepted Answer

Further back, More forward

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More forward, Further back

Answer

More forward, More forward

Answer

Further back, Further back

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a reason why cover crops are valuable?

Accepted Answer

Provides shade to the main crop

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Provides habitat for spiders to eat crop pests

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Prevents soil erosion

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Increases water retention

Question 48

Which of the following best describes why temperate grasslands are often converted to agricultural land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Grasslands have some of the most fertile soils on Earth

Answer

There are more grasslands than forests on the continent

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Grasslands are typically in areas where farmers live

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Extreme climates in grassland areas ensure stable crops

Question 49

The Organic Act was established in order to protect which type of land?

Accepted Answer

Current and future national park

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Private land

Answer

Agricultural areas farmed organically

Answer

Open ocean

Question 50

The prey population increases when there are ____ predators. The predator population increases when there are ____ prey.

Accepted Answer

fewer, more

Answer

more, fewer

Question 51

Water found in a wetland with woody plants, saturated or slow-moving water and low oxygen levels in the soil is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Swamp

Answer

Tidal marsh

Answer

Bog

Answer

Fen

Question 52

Which of the following organizations monitors both air and water quality?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency

Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Answer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Answer

USDA Natural Resources Conservation

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be classified as a wetland?

Accepted Answer

The area must have standing water year-round

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The area support hydrophytic plants for at least parts of the year

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The area is saturated during part of the growing season

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The soil is primary hydric, formed under prolonged flooding

Question 54

Which president is thought to have done more for conservation than any other president?

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt

Answer

Ulysses S. Grant

Answer

Franklin Roosevelt

Answer

Herbert Hoover

Question 55

Which of the following orders is classified by presence of hooves?

Accepted Answer

Artiodactyla

Answer

Antilocapra

Answer

Rodentia

Answer

Didelphimorpha

Question 56

The Organic Act was established in order to protect which type of land?

Accepted Answer

Current and future national park

Answer

Agricultural areas farmed organically

Answer

Open ocean

Answer

Private land

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