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Ag Science Midterm Study Guide

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the __________________, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots.

a)

shooting stage

b)

limiting out stage

c)

trophy stage

d)

sportsman stage

2.

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to _______________________.

a)

give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge.

b)

ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt.

c)

produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.

d)

none of the above

3.

According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management," ethical behavior is ________________.

a)

Killing game only for food.

b)

Harvesting as much game as the law allows.

c)

Doing the right thing when no else is watching ---- even when doing the wrong thing is legal.

d)

Not killing any wildlife but preserving it for future generations.

4.

Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws?

a)

To limit hunting methods and equipment

b)

To limit the profits of sporting goods manufacturers

c)

To set rules on how hunters take game

d)

To limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting and mating seasons

5.

All of the following are behaviors of a responsible hunter EXCEPT which of the following?

a)

Poach wildlife and act carelessly

b)

Obey hunting laws

c)

Practice safety rules

d)

Wait for a clean kill before shooting

6.

Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ____________________ wildlife management practice.

a)

hunting

b)

artificial stocking

c)

setting bag limits and legal methods for taking wildlife

d)

habitat improvement

7.

It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly ____________________.

a)

Harvest illegal animals or non - game animals .

b)

Confuse horns with antlers.

c)

Confuse cloven hooves with cud chewers.

d)

Confuse meat - eating animals with those that eat meat as well as plants.

8.

Wildlife conservation ensures that ______________.

a)

Hunting seasons established by Kublai Khan will continue.

b)

No animals are ever harvested.

c)

Natural resources can be drawn on despite unwise use.

d)

Renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.

9.

Which of the following best describes the term, carrying capacity?

a)

Natural progression of vegetation and wildlife populations in an area.

b)

The ratio of number of deaths in a species to total population in a year.

c)

The wise use of natural resources, without wasting them.

d)

The number of animals the habitat can support throughout the year.

10.

All of the following are beneficial habitat management practices EXCEPT?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Brush pile creation

c)

Food plots

d)

Nuisance plant or animal control

11.

A device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from shooting until the safety is released or pushed to the “off” position is referred to as a ______________________.

a)

Action

b)

Barrel

c)

Trigger Guard

d)

Safety

12.

What are the basic components of rifle and shotgun ammunition?

a)

case, powder, wad, and slug

b)

case, primer, powder, and projectile

c)

case, powder, projectile, and wad

d)

case, powder, projectile, and shot

13.

The moving parts that load, unload, fire, and eject the empty shells or cartridges are known as the gun's ___________________________.

a)

Stock

b)

Barrel

c)

Action

d)

Sight

14.

All of the following are primary gun safety rules EXCEPT____________________________________.

a)

Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

b)

Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.

c)

Be sure of the target and what is in front of it.

d)

Always leave the safety off when loading ammunition.

15.

Which unit of measurement is used to express the size of rifle and handgun cartridges?

a)

Bore

b)

Caliber

c)

Feet

d)

Gauge

16.

A tapered constriction of the gun barrel at the end of the muzzle is known as the _____________________________.

a)

Choke

b)

Muzzle

c)

Rifling

d)

Bore

17.

Which action is referred to as a "slide action" and opens by sliding the forestock to the rear to eject the cartridge?

a)

Lever

b)

Semi - Automatic

c)

Pump

d)

Bolt

18.

Which gun component serves as the handle of the firearm and is usually made of wood or a synthetic material?

a)

Barrel

b)

Stock

c)

Action

d)

Trigger Guard

19.

Which action automatically ejects and reloads cartridges?

a)

Semi - Automatic

b)

Slide - Tang

c)

Pump

d)

Break - Action

20.

Which unit of measurement is used to express the size of shotgun shells?

a)

Caliber

b)

Gauge

c)

Bore

d)

Feet

21.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

American Wigeon

b)

Green - Winged Teal

c)

Gadwall

d)

Northern Shoveler

22.

The following wildlife species is classified as a ______________.

a)

Upland Game Bird

b)

Diving Duck

c)

Puddle Duck

d)

All of the above

23.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

River Otter

b)

Muskrat

c)

Beaver

d)

Striped Skunk

24.

Which of the following best describes the feeding habits of the above wildlife species?

a)

Carnivorous

b)

Herbivorous

c)

Omnivorous

d)

Scavenger

25.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Mourning Dove

b)

Ruffed Grouse

c)

Bobwhite Quail

d)

American Woodcock

26.

Which of the following is a component of this wildlife species’ diet?

a)

Rabbits

b)

Hyacinth

c)

Crabs

d)

Grain seeds

27.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Bobcat

b)

Coyote

c)

Gray Fox

d)

Red Fox

28.

Which of the following would best describe its behavior?

a)

Diurnal

b)

Scavenger

c)

Nocturnal

d)

Decomposer

29.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Green - Winged Teal

b)

Northern Shoveler

c)

Blue - Winged Teal

d)

Mallard

30.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning this wildlife species?

a)

It is classified as a diving duck.

It is one of the first duck breeds to migrate to SC during the winter.

It is nocturnal.

All of the above

b)

It is one of the first duck breeds to migrate to SC duing the winter.

c)

It is nocturnal.

d)

All of the above

31.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Opossum

b)

Bobcat

c)

Striped Skunk

d)

Gray Fox

32.

Which of the following best describes the role of this wildlife species?

a)

Decomposer

b)

Herbivore

c)

Scavenger

d)

All of the above

33.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Bobcat

b)

Mink

c)

Striped Skunk

d)

Long - Tailed Weasel

34.

What is the above wildlife species known for?

a)

The quality of its fur.

b)

Its ability to dam up moving water.

c)

Its nocturnal behavior.

d)

All of the above

35.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Hooded Merganser

b)

Canvasback

c)

Redhead

d)

American Wigeon

36.

The following wildlife species is classified as a _______________.

a)

Puddle duck

b)

Diving duck

c)

Upland game bird

d)

Furbearer

37.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Bobcat

b)

Red Fox

c)

Opossum

d)

Coyote

38.

Which wildlife species is declining in population numbers as a result of competition from the above wildlife species?

a)

Red Fox

b)

Bobcat

c)

Striped Skunk

d)

River Otter

39.

Identify the following wildlife species.

a)

Ruffed Grouse

b)

American Woodcock

c)

Bobwhite Quail

d)

Mourning Dove

40.

The following wildlife species would be best classified as ____________.

a)

Diving Duck

b)

Upland Game Bird

c)

Waterfowl

d)

Migratory Bird