Maryland Envirothon Wildlife Habitat Quiz

Ranavirus is a virus that affects

• mammals

• birds

• cold blooded animals (like reptiles, fish and amphibians)

• warm blooded animals (including bats)

Which of the following is a primary cause of habitat loss?

• Clear cutting forests

• Climate change

• Urbanization

• All of the above

What is the difference between species richness and species diversity?

• Species richness is the number of species, while species diversity includes both the number of species and their relative abundance

• Species richness is the number of habitats, while species diversity is the number of species

• Species richness is the genetic variation within species, while species diversity is the number of species

• There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing

The Pittman-Robertson Act is funded by taxes on which of the following?

• Income tax

• Sales tax on consumer goods

• Excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment

• Corporate taxes

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

• Atlantic Flyway

• Neotropical migrants

• Immigrants

• Vernal pool migrants

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

Where an organism specifically lives and what it does for a living; an organism's role within an ecosystem

• habitat

• niche

• competition

• biome

Why is it important for animals to camouflage in their environment?

• To make themselves look more attractive

• To protect themselves from predators

• To help them sleep better

• To keep warm

What is the significance of the Pittman-Robertson Act for wildlife programs in Maryland?

• It provides the majority of funding for the state's wildlife programs

• It restricts the development of wildlife habitats

• It is a local law that protects endangered species

• It bans all forms of hunting in the state

Why does biodiversity contribute to a habitat’s sustainability?

• The more plants and animals in a habitat, the greater the biomass, which is how habitats store energy.

• The greater the number of species, the more competition there is for food between predators, which sustains their populations

• Changing conditions that harm one species leave other species to survive and perhaps even thrive.

• Landforms change shape less frequently when there is a greater number of species using the land.