Maryland Envirothon Wildlife Habitat Quiz

Why are Beavers considered keystone species?

• Because they are at the top of the food chain

• Because they have no natural predators

• Because they create habitats that benefit other species

• Because they are the largest rodents

What are the four major waterfowl flyways in North America?

• Atlantic, Pacific, Central, and Mississippi

• Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western

• Coastal, Inland, Arctic, and Tropical

• American, Canadian, Mexican, and Caribbean

What is the primary focus of habitat management?

• Increasing urban development

• Conserving soil and water

• Promoting wildlife diversity

• Expanding agricultural lands

What type of animals are insectivores?

• Animals that eat plants

• Animals that eat insects

• Animals that eat meat

• Animals that eat grains

A solution to habitat fragmentation is

• Building land bridges to connect fragmented populations

• Chemical control of invasive species

• Building interstates to connect communities

• Placing oysters in the New York City Harbor to assist with filtering the water

Which of the following is not a piece of legislation to protect rare, threatened, and endangered species?

• Lacey Act of 1900

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918

• Clean Air Act

• Endangered Species Act of 1973

What is an ecosystem?

• A single species of animal

• A community of living organisms and their physical environment

• A type of plant found in the rainforest

• A large area of water

The Lacey Act was the first federal law that protected what?

• Domestic animals

• Wildlife

• Wetlands

• Forests

Why is the word "take" so important in the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972?

• It refers to the capture of marine mammals for entertainment.

• It signifies the allowance of hunting marine mammals.

• It includes harassment, hunting, capturing, or killing of marine mammals.

• It is related to the trade of marine mammal products.

Bird species that travel from Maryland to Central and South America are known as?

• Atlantic Flyway

• Neotropical migrants

• Immigrants

• Vernal pool migrants