WorksheetsUnit 11 Waterfowl: Conservation & Management
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following is NOT an essential breeding habitat?
A. Prairie Pothole Region
B. Mississippi River Region
C. Boreal Forest
D. Great Lakes region
Which type of agriculture provides important waterfowl wintering habitats in southern states and along the west coast?
A. Tomatoes
B. Almonds
C. Grapes
D. Rice
Why are waterfowl thought of as indicator species?
A. Their health can tell biologist if a crop had a good year
B. Their flight speed can predict weather patterns
C. Their populations can indicate landscape health
D. Their molted feathers can indicate the species of the bird
Select all the significant threats to waterfowl.
Avian diseases
decline in hunters
habitat loss
overharvest
How many species of waterfowl are currently endangered?
A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
What is the purpose of the Lacey Act?
A. To set closed seasons for migratory bird hunting
B. To prohibit the sale of any migratory birds, their parts, nests and eggs
C. To established partnerships between the United States and Canada
D. To create hunting seasons and make it illegal to transport illegally-taken game across state lines
As a result of the sales from the Duck Stamp Act, how many wildlife refuges have been created or expanded?
A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 300
Which of the following Acts has conservation provisions including the Conservation Reserve Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program?
A. The Weeks-McLean Act
B. The Farm Bill
C. The Pittman Robertson Act
D. The Migratory Bird Habitat Conservation Act
Which of the following is information which does NOT help biologists when collecting banding data?
A. Life span
B. Migration patterns
C. Food intake
D. Disease
Select all the necessary parts of a goose, hunters, who are participating in the Parts Collection Survey, are required to submit.
tail
primary feathers
wing
foot
Which of the following is NOT a primary factor for individual birds to thrive?
cover
mate
food
space
About how many ducks are banded each year?
1,000
150,000
200,000
500,000
GIS stands for which of the following?
Goose Identification System
Geographic Isolation System
Geographic Information System
Geographic Information Security
Waterfowl populations can increase or decrease with the conditions of wetlands on the prairies in really large numbers.
True
False
What percentage of waterfowl are harvested each year?
15 to 20
20 to 25
5 to 7
10 to 15
When was the Lacey Act passed?
1891
1900
1913
1981
According to the Weeks–McLean Act, who is allowed to set closed seasons for the hunting of migratory birds?
President of the United States
Chief Biologist of the Bureau of Land Management
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
When was commercial hunting at its worst for decimating wildlife populations?
before 1800
between 1800 and 1850
between 1850 and 1900
after 1900
Migratory bird act
1913
1916
1918
Migratory bird treaty
1913
1916
1918
Migratory bird treaty act
1913
1916
1918
The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act is also known as which of the following?
Duck Stamp Act
Farm Bill
Conservation Reserve Program
Pittman Robertson Act
Which two conservationist began to advocate for hunting regulations?
George Bird Grinnell and Aldo Leopold
Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell
Theodore Roosevelt and Aldo Leopold
Aldo Leopold and Gifford Pinchot
When was the Migratory Bird Treaty Act passed?
1853
1900
1918
1931
Which of the following species are still common but not doing as well as biologists want?
Steller’s Eider and Spectacled Eider
Northern Pintail and Spectacled Eider
Northern Pintail and Lesser Scaup
Lesser Scaup and Steller’s Eider
Habitat conditions, such as drought, can permanently affect waterfowl production, even if the habitats are left undisturbed.
True
False
What percentage of the conservation efforts necessary to properly conserve habitats are funded by federal funding?
5
10
50
75
When do most waterfowl species reach their breeding grounds?
Early December to late February
Late March to early May
Late May to early July
Late July to early October
Female wood ducks utilize what percentage of their typical metabolic needs when laying?
80
100
175
210
Which of the following is the best habitat for breeding grounds to allow pairs to spread out and reduce competition for resources?
Large bodies of water
Multiple small ponds and wetlands across an area
Sandy soil coast along large lakes and oceans
Banks of rivers
Which of the following best describes a stopover site?
Temporary migratory habitats
Breeding habitat
Roosting area
An area with abundant food
Which of the following is NOT a nesting strategy for waterfowl?
nesting in water
nesting in tree cavities
nesting on dry ground
nesting on high branches of trees
