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NC Envirothon Wildlife Practice 1
Test Description: Habitat fragmentation, habitat variation, buffer strips, game and non-game species, 5 requirements of habitat, amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of these is a cause of habitat fragmentation?
A
draining marshes and swamps
B
planting trees
C
creating habitat from farmland
D
creating land bridges for wildlife
2) Which describes and identifies an organism in need of habitat fragmentation?
A
Habitat variation is when organisms can live in almost any habitat in close proximity to humans such as raccoons.
B
Habitat variation is when organisms require different habitats for different life stages- red spotted newt
C
Habitat variation is when an organisms moves from one habitat to another during the day like the bog turtle.
D
Habitat variation is when organisms require specific habitats such as the red-cockaded woodpecker.
3) Which organisms listed are specialists in NC?
A
red spotted newt, red eft, warblers, thrushes
B
squirrels, foxes, coyotes, rats
C
red eft, lichen, foxes, red cockaded woodpecker
D
red cockaded woodpecker, hellbender, neuse river waterdog, bog turtle
4) Which organism in the food chain would be most affected by biomagnification? plankton-alewife-trout-bald eagle
A
trout
B
plankton
C
bald eagle
D
alewife
5) Which pair correctly identifies a class of mammals with an example?
A
monotremes-platypus
B
marsupial-squirrel
C
hairy-snake
D
placental-opossum
6) Which describes counter shading?
A
The speckling color of pepper moths allows them to blend in with their surroundings and hide from predators.
B
The coloration of corn snakes allows them to blend in with corn so farmers do not find and kill them.
C
Turtles are darker on the bottom and lighter on the top to blend in with their surroundings and hide from predators and prey
D
Dolphins are lighter on the bottom and darker at the top to blend in with their surroundings and hide from predators and prey
7) Which correctly matches an organism with their classification of movement?
A
squirrels are fossorial
B
manatees are unguligrade
C
moles are arboreal
D
appalachian cottontail rabbits are plantigrade
8) Which identifies a crepuscular animal?
A
Turkey Vulture
B
Appalachian Cottontail Rabbit
C
Neuse River Waterdog
D
Barred Owl
9) What is the term used to describe when animals use different layers of a habitat to avoid excessive competition?
A
symbiosis
B
stratification
C
commensalism
D
mutualism
10) Which describes the difference between mimicry and camouflage?
A
Camouflage- animals taste poisonous Mimicry- animals look poisonous
B
Camouflage-animals wear camo Mimcry-animals mimic each others calls
C
Mimicry- animals look like poisonous Camouflage-coloring blends in with the environment
D
Mimicry-coloring blends in with environment Camouflage-looks like poisonous animal
11) What are the 5 basic needs a habitat must include?
A
warmth, water, air, soil, space
B
arrangement, shelter, air, water, food
C
food, water, warmth, space, shelter
D
food, water, shelter, space, arrangement
12) Which describes the difference between hard mast and soft mast?
A
hard mast-nuts and berries soft mast-fruits
B
hard mast- fruits, shoots, twigs soft mast-leaves, flowers, fruits
C
hard mast- fruits soft mast-nuts and berries
D
hard mast-fruits or nuts soft mast-fruits and berries
13) Land bridges have been created over highways in some countries to allow safe crossing for animals. What could these be called?
A
ecotones
B
riprarian buffers
C
corridors
D
buffer strips
14) What does the term wildlife include?
A
all free species of living organisms that interact with the abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
B
all free, domesticated species of living organisms that interact with the abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
C
all free, undomesticated species of living organisms that interact with the abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
D
all free, undomesticated species of living organisms in an ecosystem.
15) Which best describes how prescribed burning is used to maintain an ecosystem?
A
Fire is used to promote thick bark needed for habitat.
B
Fire is used to keep forests healthy and provide wildlife habitats.
C
Fire is used to promote conifers to release seeds that are a food source in forest ecosystems.
D
Fire is used to get rid of invasive species.
16) Which are methods of Integrated Pest Management?
A
using pesticides
B
creating riprarian buffer
C
traps, screens, barriers, fences, nets, radiation
D
prescribed burns
17) What is the difference between game and non-game species?
A
game species may not be hunted or trapped while non-game can
B
game species may be hunted and trapped where non-game are not
C
game species are awesome at monopoly
D
non-game species are not good at monopoly
18) Which describes a characteristic of a beneficial insect?
A
feeds on crops
B
serves as a food source for other organisms
C
creates habitat for other insects
D
pollinates crops
19) Which reproductive strategy do turtles and birds share?
A
eggoviviovoparous in a pear tree!
B
oviparous
C
viviparous
D
ovoviviparous
20) Which piece of legislation was created for the management of wildlife?
A
The Wildlife Management Conservation Act
B
The Endangered Species Act
C
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
D
The Endangered Species Preservation Act
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