WorksheetsWaterfowl: Conservation I, II, III, IV, Final
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the following is NOT an essential breeding habitat?
Prairie Pothole Region
Mississippi River Region
Boreal Forest
Great Lakes region
Which type of agriculture provides important waterfowl wintering habitats in southern states and along the west coast?
Tomatoes
Almonds
Grapes
Rice
Why are waterfowl thought of as indicator species?
Their health can tell biologist if a crop had a good year
Their flight speed can predict weather patterns
Their populations can indicate landscape health
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?
Zero
One
Two
Three
What is the purpose of the Lacey Act?
To set closed seasons for migratory bird hunting
To prohibit the sale of any migratory birds, their parts, nests and eggs
To established partnerships between the United States and Canada
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?
150
200
250
300
Which of the following Acts has conservation provisions including the Conservation Reserve Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program?
The Weeks-McLean Act
The Farm Bill
The Pittman Robertson Act
The Migratory Bird Habitat Conservation Act
9. Select all the necessary parts of a goose, hunters, who are participating in the Parts Collection Survey, are required to submit.
Tail feathers, Primary feathers
Tail feathers, Head feathers
Primary feathers, Foot
Head feathers, Foot
Which of the following is information which does NOT help biologists when collecting banding data?
Life span
Migration patterns
Food intake
Disease
When was the Lacey Act passed
1891
1900
1913
1918
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
Match each act to the year it was passed
Migratory Bird Act
1913
Migratory Bird Treaty
1916
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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
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
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
20
75
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
Waterfowl populations can increase or decrease with the conditions of wetlands on the prairies in really large numbers
True
False
GIS stands for which of the following
Goose Identification System
Geographic Isolation System
Geographic Information System
Geographic Information Security
What percentage of waterfowl are harvested each year
15 to 20
20 to 25
5 to 7
10 to 15
