CORE Environmental Stewardship 2

Question 1

Which practice best demonstrates the Leave No Trace principle of 'traveling on durable surfaces'?

Accepted Answer

Hiking single-file on established trails

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Cutting switchbacks to shorten the route

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Walking side-by-side to spread out impact

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Creating new paths through untouched meadows

Question 2

A riparian zone refers to the area:

Accepted Answer

Adjacent to rivers, streams, and other water bodies

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Around mountain summits above treeline

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Within designated wilderness areas only

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Inside national park boundaries

Question 3

What is the primary reason hunters and anglers should properly dispose of fish entrails and carcasses?

Accepted Answer

To reduce disease transmission and maintain ecosystem balance

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To prevent attracting insects to campsites

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To avoid fines from game wardens

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To keep the area aesthetically clean for other visitors

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a non-point source of water pollution?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural runoff from fields

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A factory discharge pipe

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A sewage treatment plant outfall

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An oil refinery drainage channel

Question 5

The concept of 'carrying capacity' in wildlife management refers to:

Accepted Answer

The maximum population a habitat can sustainably support

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The maximum weight a pack animal can transport

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The number of hunters a unit can legally support

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The total acreage needed for one animal's territory

Question 6

When camping in bear country, food should be stored:

Accepted Answer

In a bear canister or hung at least 10 feet high and 4 feet from tree trunks

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In your tent to keep it close

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Buried 6 inches underground near camp

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In a vehicle at least 50 yards from your tent

Question 7

What does the term 'biodiversity' specifically measure?

Accepted Answer

The variety of species, genes, and ecosystems in a region

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The total biomass of an ecosystem

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The number of endangered species in an area

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The productivity of a given habitat