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Conversation Assignment Questions

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many US states does The Nature Conservancy work in?

How many continents?

a)

All 50 states.

b)

48 States

c)

6 continents

d)

7 continents

2.

How is The Nature Conservancy addressing climate change?

a)

The Nature Conservancy is addressing climate change by reducing and naturally storing CO2, promoting smart clean energy, and helping vulnerable communities.

b)
The Nature Conservancy is addressing climate change by encouraging the use of fossil fuels.
c)
The Nature Conservancy is not addressing climate change at all.
d)
The Nature Conservancy is addressing climate change by planting more trees.
3.

Where in Iowa is Broken Kettle Grasslands?

a)

Broken Kettle Grasslands is located in Plymouth County, Iowa in the Loess Hills

b)
Broken Kettle Grasslands is located in Scott County, Iowa.
c)
Broken Kettle Grasslands is located in Johnson County, Iowa.
d)
Broken Kettle Grasslands is located in Polk County, Iowa.
4.

Where is the land of the swamp white oak in Iowa?

a)

The land of the swamp white oak in Iowa can be found in the eastern part of the state, particularly in areas with wetlands and swamps. (Muscatine County, IA)

b)
The land of the swamp white oak in Iowa is situated in the northern part of the state.
c)
The land of the swamp white oak in Iowa can be found in the central part of the state.
d)
The land of the swamp white oak in Iowa is located in the western part of the state.
5.

What are the 3 principal wildways in North America?

a)

Pacific

b)

Western

c)

Eastern

d)

Northern

6.

Where do red wolves occur and how many are left in the wild?

a)
Red wolves occur in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona. As of 2021, there are approximately 500-1000 red wolves left in the wild.
b)
Red wolves occur in the northeastern United States, specifically in Maine. As of 2021, there are approximately 50-100 red wolves left in the wild.
c)
Red wolves occur in the southeastern United States, specifically in North Carolina. As of 2021, there are approximately 10-20 red wolves left in the wild.
d)
Red wolves occur in the western United States, specifically in California. As of 2021, there are approximately 100-200 red wolves left in the wild.
7.

How do red wolves affect bobwhite quail numbers?

a)
Red wolves can decrease bobwhite quail numbers.
b)
Red wolves have a neutral effect on bobwhite quail numbers.
c)

Red wolves can increase bobwhite quail numbers by taking out meso-preditors.

d)
Red wolves have no impact on bobwhite quail numbers.
8.

Who is El Jefe and how can jaguars be identified individually?

a)
Jaguars can be identified individually by their size and weight.
b)
El Jefe is the name of a famous jaguar conservation organization.
c)
El Jefe is a famous jaguar hunter in the United States.
d)

El Jefe is the name given to a jaguar that was spotted in the southwestern United States. Jaguars can be identified individually through their unique spot patterns on their fur.

9.

How is the Audubon Society addressing climate change?

a)
The Audubon Society is addressing climate change by planting trees.
b)
The Audubon Society is addressing climate change through education programs.
c)
The Audubon Society is not addressing climate change.
d)
The Audubon Society is addressing climate change through advocacy, research, and conservation initiatives.
10.

Does the bobolink migrate? What is good nesting habitat for them?

a)
Yes, the bobolink only migrates during the winter. Good nesting habitat for them includes deserts and arid regions.
b)
No, the bobolink is a sedentary bird and does not migrate. Good nesting habitat for them includes wetlands and marshes.
c)
Yes, the bobolink does migrate. Good nesting habitat for them includes grasslands and meadows with tall grass and scattered shrubs.
d)
No, the bobolink does not migrate. Good nesting habitat for them includes forests and woodlands.
11.

What is the conservation status of the semipalmated sandpiper? Does it migrate long distances?

a)
The semipalmated sandpiper is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It does not migrate long distances.
b)
The semipalmated sandpiper is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It does not migrate long distances.
c)
The semipalmated sandpiper is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It does migrate long distances.
d)
The semipalmated sandpiper is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It does not migrate long distances.
12.

What do Northern Goshawks eat?

a)
Northern Goshawks eat only plants.
b)
Northern Goshawks eat fish and insects.
c)
Northern Goshawks eat rocks and dirt.
d)
Northern Goshawks eat small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
13.

Where do Whooping Cranes spend their summers and winters?

a)

Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada and Gulf Coast of Texas.

b)
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
c)
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Montana
d)
Everglades National Park in Florida
14.

What are the properties owned by Bur Oak Land Trust?

a)
The properties owned by Bur Oak Land Trust include various nature preserves and conservation areas.
b)
The properties owned by Bur Oak Land Trust include commercial buildings and shopping centers.
c)
The properties owned by Bur Oak Land Trust include industrial factories and warehouses.
d)
The properties owned by Bur Oak Land Trust include residential houses and apartments.
15.

How many plant species exist at Strub Prairie?

a)

Over 100

b)

Over 500

c)
1000
d)

Less than 50

16.

What is a specific chemical threat to rusty patched bumble bees?

a)

Neonics (Neurotoxin Insecticide)

b)
Insect repellents
c)
Fungicides
d)
Herbicides
17.

What is the average number of eggs laid by a pheasant?

a)
The average number of eggs laid by a pheasant is around 8 to 12.
b)
The average number of eggs laid by a pheasant is 50.
c)
The average number of eggs laid by a pheasant is 100.
d)
The average number of eggs laid by a pheasant is 1.
18.

What is the average lifespan of a pheasant?

a)

The average lifespan of a pheasant is around 3 to 4 years. But most only life less than a year.

b)
The average lifespan of a pheasant is 20 years.
c)
The average lifespan of a pheasant is 10 years.
d)
The average lifespan of a pheasant is 1 year.
19.

Does the harvest of a rooster pheasant harm the growth potential of next year's population?

a)
Sometimes
b)
It depends
c)
Yes
d)

No: Hunting is taking out the "surplus" rooster.

20.

Do male and female pheasants look alike?

a)

No; Males are colorful with long tail feathers. Females are dull and brown.

b)
Sometimes
c)
Only in certain lighting
d)

Yes

21.

The authors of the Environmental Science textbook are

a)

Jay Withgott & Matthew Laposata

b)

Rachel Carson

c)

E. O. Wilson

d)

Frank Weirch & Jeffery Dorale