AEP AEP Ecological Systems & Biodiversity

Question 1

Which federal law requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service before undertaking projects that may affect listed threatened or endangered species?

Accepted Answer

Endangered Species Act Section 7

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National Environmental Policy Act

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Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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Clean Water Act Section 404

Question 2

What is a 'Biological Assessment' (BA) under the Endangered Species Act?

Accepted Answer

A document prepared to determine whether a federal action may affect listed species

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A population survey of all wildlife species on a project site

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An annual report on species recovery progress

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A scientific study of biodiversity in a region

Question 3

In ecology, which term describes a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its ecosystem relative to its abundance?

Accepted Answer

Keystone species

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Indicator species

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Umbrella species

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Foundation species

Question 4

Which U.S. federal agency administers the Endangered Species Act for terrestrial and freshwater species?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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National Marine Fisheries Service

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U.S. Forest Service

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Bureau of Land Management

Question 5

What is 'mitigation banking' in the context of wetland and species conservation?

Accepted Answer

Pre-approved restoration of wetlands or habitat to offset future project impacts

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A financial reserve for emergency cleanup costs

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A tax credit for voluntary conservation activities

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A federal fund for purchasing endangered species habitat

Question 6

Which ecological concept describes the sequence of community changes in an ecosystem following a disturbance until a stable state is reached?

Accepted Answer

Ecological succession

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Eutrophication

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Biological magnification

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Carrying capacity