WorksheetsWildlife and Conservation History Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was the primary function of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy established in 1885?
To enhance graduate education in fisheries and wildlife sciences
To study the food habits, distribution, and migration of birds and mammals in relation to agriculture
To transfer technical knowledge to natural resource agencies
To establish the first wildlife research centers
In which year was the first unit of Cooperative Wildlife Research Centers established?
1885
1930
1935
1940
Which organization enhances graduate education in fisheries and wildlife sciences and facilitates applied research on fish and wildlife resources?
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy
Cooperative Wildlife Research Centers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Federation
What was the precursor to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Cooperative Wildlife Research Centers
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy
National Wildlife Federation
Wildlife Conservation Society
What year was the Bureau of Wildlife established?
1937
1940
1955
1920
What is the primary role of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)?
To manage public lands for multiple uses
To conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats
To oversee mineral extraction and timber production
To enforce cultural and historical resource laws
When was the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) established?
July 16, 1946
July 1, 1940
June 1, 1950
August 15, 1935
What does the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) primarily manage?
National Wildlife Refuge System
Approximately 245 million acres of public lands for multiple uses
Endangered Species Act enforcement
Federal wildlife laws
Which of the following is included in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) 'multiple-use' mandate?
Enforcing federal wildlife laws
Administering the Endangered Species Act
Grazing, mineral extraction, recreation, and timber production
Managing fish and wildlife habitats
What is the primary purpose of the National Park Service (NPS), established on August 25, 1916?
To manage 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands
To conserve scenery, natural and historic objects, and wildlife in National Parks and Monuments
To prohibit the interstate transport, purchase, or sale of wildlife
To regulate timber and water resources exclusively
What year was the Lacey Act, the first federal law protecting wildlife, enacted?
1900
1916
1905
1920
What does the Lacey Act prohibit?
The conservation of natural scenery and historic objects
The interstate transport, purchase, or sale of fish, wildlife, or plants taken in violation of laws
The management of National Forests and Grasslands
The exclusive use of timber and water resources
What is the primary purpose of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918?
To regulate fishing practices in international waters
To protect migratory birds by prohibiting their pursuit, hunting, capture, or possession without a permit
To establish national parks for wildlife conservation
To promote international trade of bird species
Which of the following is NOT prohibited under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)?
Hunting migratory birds without a permit
Capturing migratory birds without a permit
Possessing migratory bird eggs without a permit
Observing migratory birds in their natural habitat
What is the main focus of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)?
To regulate hunting practices
To ensure fish and wildlife conservation is considered in water control or modification projects
To establish international treaties for wildlife protection
To promote the trade of fish and wildlife species
What is the primary purpose of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973?
To regulate pollutant discharges into water
To conserve threatened and endangered species and their ecosystems
To establish wastewater standards for industries
To promote industrial development in critical habitats
What is required under the Clean Water Act (CWA) for discharging pollutants?
Recovery plans
Permits
Listing of species
Conservation programs
What is the primary purpose of the Farm Bill?
To provide federal cost-share grants for wetland conservation
To fund voluntary conservation programs for soil, water, and wildlife habitat on private agricultural lands
To manage urban development projects
To regulate international trade policies
What is the primary focus of the Coastal Wetlands Planning and Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA)?
Protecting endangered species in coastal areas
Providing federal funding for wetland restoration and protection projects
Promoting tourism in coastal Louisiana
Establishing national parks in wetland regions
Which region is primarily targeted by the CWPPRA for addressing significant land loss?
Coastal California
Coastal Louisiana
Coastal Florida
Coastal Texas
