2025 Indiana Envirothon

Which two identities administer the Endangered Species Act?

• US Fish & Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service

• US Fish & Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• US Senate and House of Representatives

• World Wildlife Federation and International Union for Conservation of Nature

Mustelids include:

• Insects

• Birds

• Rabbits and Hares

• Weasels and Skunks

What year was the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed?

• 1963

• 1973

• 1983

• 1993

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Elements too low in supply to support breeding and survival are called ______. It/They determine the numbers, types and locations of wildlife populations.

• Carrying capacity

• Palatability

• Limiting factors

• Ecology Variables

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Invasive species include:

• Plant species

• Plant and animal species

• Disease and pathogens

• All the above

What law was passed in 2024 that affects hunting in the State of Indiana?

• Drones can now be used to locate and recover legally taken wild animals.

• Jacklighting or spotlighting is now a legal practice to hunt deer.

• Beaver hunting season is now year-round.

• There is now a limit of one coyote per day during hunting season.

Which of the following is not an invasive species in Indiana?

• Emerald Ash Borer

• Mute Swan

• Canada Goose

• Black Carp

Which of the following best describes the habitat of a Mink?

• Prairie fields

• The edge of ponds, streams, and lakes

• Meadows and forest edges

• Swamp

Which of the following birds has best adapted to being a ground-dwelling species?

• Northern Bobwhite

• Osprey

• Sandhill Cranes

• Peregrine Falcons

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Aquatic invasive species can travel through boating equipment. Which of the following is not a step used to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species?

• Clean the equipment

• Drain the water

• Dry the equipment

• Coat the equipment in a light colored matte paint

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