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WorksheetsAg Science Midterm Study Guide
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
In the __________________, success is determined by bagging the limit, which can cause hunters to take unsafe shots.
shooting stage
limiting out stage
trophy stage
sportsman stage
A primary objective of hunter education programs is to _______________________.
give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge.
ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt.
produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
none of the above
According to Aldo Leopold, the "father of wildlife management," ethical behavior is ________________.
Killing game only for food.
Harvesting as much game as the law allows.
Doing the right thing when no else is watching ---- even when doing the wrong thing is legal.
Not killing any wildlife but preserving it for future generations.
Which of these was NOT a reason for establishing hunting laws?
To limit hunting methods and equipment
To limit the profits of sporting goods manufacturers
To set rules on how hunters take game
To limit harvesting and avoid hunting during nesting and mating seasons
All of the following are behaviors of a responsible hunter EXCEPT which of the following?
Poach wildlife and act carelessly
Obey hunting laws
Practice safety rules
Wait for a clean kill before shooting
Trapping and relocating animals is an example of the ____________________ wildlife management practice.
hunting
artificial stocking
setting bag limits and legal methods for taking wildlife
habitat improvement
It is critical that hunters are able to identify wildlife correctly so that they don't mistakenly ____________________.
Harvest illegal animals or non - game animals .
Confuse horns with antlers.
Confuse cloven hooves with cud chewers.
Confuse meat - eating animals with those that eat meat as well as plants.
Wildlife conservation ensures that ______________.
Hunting seasons established by Kublai Khan will continue.
No animals are ever harvested.
Natural resources can be drawn on despite unwise use.
Renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.
Which of the following best describes the term, carrying capacity?
Natural progression of vegetation and wildlife populations in an area.
The ratio of number of deaths in a species to total population in a year.
The wise use of natural resources, without wasting them.
The number of animals the habitat can support throughout the year.
All of the following are beneficial habitat management practices EXCEPT?
Deforestation
Brush pile creation
Food plots
Nuisance plant or animal control
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 ______________________.
Action
Barrel
Trigger Guard
Safety
What are the basic components of rifle and shotgun ammunition?
case, powder, wad, and slug
case, primer, powder, and projectile
case, powder, projectile, and wad
case, powder, projectile, and shot
The moving parts that load, unload, fire, and eject the empty shells or cartridges are known as the gun's ___________________________.
Stock
Barrel
Action
Sight
All of the following are primary gun safety rules EXCEPT____________________________________.
Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
Be sure of the target and what is in front of it.
Always leave the safety off when loading ammunition.
Which unit of measurement is used to express the size of rifle and handgun cartridges?
Bore
Caliber
Feet
Gauge
A tapered constriction of the gun barrel at the end of the muzzle is known as the _____________________________.
Choke
Muzzle
Rifling
Bore
Which action is referred to as a "slide action" and opens by sliding the forestock to the rear to eject the cartridge?
Lever
Semi - Automatic
Pump
Bolt
Which gun component serves as the handle of the firearm and is usually made of wood or a synthetic material?
Barrel
Stock
Action
Trigger Guard
Which action automatically ejects and reloads cartridges?
Semi - Automatic
Slide - Tang
Pump
Break - Action
Which unit of measurement is used to express the size of shotgun shells?
Caliber
Gauge
Bore
Feet
Identify the following wildlife species.
American Wigeon
Green - Winged Teal
Gadwall
Northern Shoveler
The following wildlife species is classified as a ______________.
Upland Game Bird
Diving Duck
Puddle Duck
All of the above
Identify the following wildlife species.
River Otter
Muskrat
Beaver
Striped Skunk
Which of the following best describes the feeding habits of the above wildlife species?
Carnivorous
Herbivorous
Omnivorous
Scavenger
Identify the following wildlife species.
Mourning Dove
Ruffed Grouse
Bobwhite Quail
American Woodcock
Which of the following is a component of this wildlife species’ diet?
Rabbits
Hyacinth
Crabs
Grain seeds
Identify the following wildlife species.
Bobcat
Coyote
Gray Fox
Red Fox
Which of the following would best describe its behavior?
Diurnal
Scavenger
Nocturnal
Decomposer
Identify the following wildlife species.
Green - Winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Blue - Winged Teal
Mallard
Which of the following is TRUE concerning this wildlife species?
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
It is one of the first duck breeds to migrate to SC duing the winter.
It is nocturnal.
All of the above
Identify the following wildlife species.
Opossum
Bobcat
Striped Skunk
Gray Fox
Which of the following best describes the role of this wildlife species?
Decomposer
Herbivore
Scavenger
All of the above
Identify the following wildlife species.
Bobcat
Mink
Striped Skunk
Long - Tailed Weasel
What is the above wildlife species known for?
The quality of its fur.
Its ability to dam up moving water.
Its nocturnal behavior.
All of the above
Identify the following wildlife species.
Hooded Merganser
Canvasback
Redhead
American Wigeon
The following wildlife species is classified as a _______________.
Puddle duck
Diving duck
Upland game bird
Furbearer
Identify the following wildlife species.
Bobcat
Red Fox
Opossum
Coyote
Which wildlife species is declining in population numbers as a result of competition from the above wildlife species?
Red Fox
Bobcat
Striped Skunk
River Otter
Identify the following wildlife species.
Ruffed Grouse
American Woodcock
Bobwhite Quail
Mourning Dove
The following wildlife species would be best classified as ____________.
Diving Duck
Upland Game Bird
Waterfowl
Migratory Bird
