CORE Wildlife Conservation 2

Question 1

Which federal law protects migratory birds in the United States by making it illegal to hunt, capture, or possess them without a permit?

Accepted Answer

Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Answer

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 protects migratory birds by prohibiting their take, possession, sale, or transport without proper authorization.

Question 2

What is the term for the minimum number of individuals of a species needed to maintain a viable, self-sustaining population?

Accepted Answer

Minimum viable population

Answer

Minimum viable population (MVP) is the smallest population size at which a species can sustain itself without facing extinction from genetic or environmental threats.

Question 3

Which type of wildlife corridor is most effective at connecting two isolated habitat patches for large mammals?

Accepted Answer

Landscape-scale corridor

Answer

Landscape-scale corridors provide continuous, wide connections between habitats, which large mammals require for safe movement and gene flow.

Question 4

An invasive species most directly harms native wildlife by:

Accepted Answer

Competing for resources and altering habitat

Answer

Invasive species displace native wildlife by outcompeting them for food, space, and nesting sites while altering the habitat structure native species depend on.

Question 5

What does the term 'surplus harvest' mean in wildlife management?

Accepted Answer

Removing only the annual production above what is needed to maintain population size

Answer

Surplus harvest refers to sustainably taking only the animals that the population produces above its stable maintenance level, ensuring long-term population health.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE Wildlife Conservation 2