CORE Natural Resource Management 3

Question 1

Which landmark law established the requirement for environmental impact analysis before major federal actions in the US?

Accepted Answer

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Answer

NEPA, enacted in 1970, requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of proposed actions and consider alternatives before making decisions.

Question 2

What is an invasive species?

Accepted Answer

A non-native species that spreads aggressively and causes ecological or economic harm

Answer

An invasive species is a non-native organism introduced to a new environment where it spreads aggressively and causes ecological, economic, or human health damage.

Question 3

Which federal act specifically protects threatened and endangered species and designates critical habitat for their recovery?

Accepted Answer

Endangered Species Act

Answer

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 provides legal protection for species at risk of extinction and requires designation of critical habitat necessary for their recovery.

Question 4

What does 'adaptive management' mean in natural resource management?

Accepted Answer

A flexible approach that adjusts strategies based on monitoring results and new information

Answer

Adaptive management is an iterative, science-based process that incorporates monitoring results to evaluate and adjust management strategies, improving outcomes over time.

Question 5

What distinguishes a keystone species in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

They have a disproportionately large impact on ecosystem structure relative to their abundance

Answer

Keystone species have an outsized ecological influence; their removal causes dramatic changes to ecosystem structure and function far beyond what their numbers alone would suggest.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE Natural Resource Management 3