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

Answer

Staying on established trails and hiking single-file concentrates impact on already-disturbed ground, protecting surrounding vegetation.

Question 2

A riparian zone refers to the area:

Accepted Answer

Adjacent to rivers, streams, and other water bodies

Answer

Riparian zones are the vegetated areas bordering water bodies and are critical habitats that filter runoff and provide wildlife corridors.

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

Answer

Improper disposal of carcasses can spread diseases like chronic wasting disease and disrupt natural scavenger behavior.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Agricultural runoff from fields

Answer

Non-point source pollution comes from diffuse areas like agricultural fields rather than a single identifiable pipe or outlet.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The maximum population a habitat can sustainably support

Answer

Carrying capacity is the largest population size a given environment can support indefinitely given available resources.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test