CCD Environmental Education & Sustainability 2

Question 1

A camp director wants to implement a 'Leave No Trace' program. Which principle specifically addresses the disposal of human waste in backcountry settings?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of waste properly

Answer

The LNT principle 'Dispose of Waste Properly' covers human waste management, including catholes and WAG bags in backcountry environments.

Question 2

Which water conservation strategy is MOST effective for a residential summer camp with high daily water usage?

Accepted Answer

Installing low-flow fixtures in all bathrooms and kitchens

Answer

Installing low-flow fixtures provides continuous, automatic water savings across all usage without relying on individual behavior change.

Question 3

A camp's composting program generates odors that attract wildlife. What is the BEST corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Switch to a enclosed tumbler composter and add more brown materials

Answer

An enclosed tumbler composter controls odors and wildlife access, while adding carbon-rich brown materials balances the nitrogen-heavy food scraps causing odor.

Question 4

During a nature hike, a counselor notices campers flipping rocks to find insects. What is the most environmentally responsible instruction to give?

Accepted Answer

Observe under rocks briefly, then carefully replace them as found

Answer

Replacing rocks as found restores habitat for organisms living beneath them while still allowing educational observation.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'watershed' in the context of environmental education at camp?

Accepted Answer

The area of land that drains into a common body of water

Answer

A watershed is the entire land area that collects precipitation and channels it to a common outlet such as a river, lake, or bay.

(CCD) Certified Camp Director Practice Test

(CCD) Certified Camp Director Practice Test

CCD Environmental Education & Sustainability 2