WILDLIFE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What percent of forests remain in the United States? - Answer-33 Which of the following is NOT a reason why cover crops are valuable? - Answer-Provides shade to the main crop A wetland sits in an area with seasonal flooding from snow melt contains a build-up of dead vegetation in the water and is filled with cypress trees. This area is most likely classified as which of the following types of wetland? - Answer-Swamp Which of the following best describes peat? - Answer-A spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration efforts? - Answer-Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented Which of the following is true about the Forest and Rangeland Planning Act? - Answer-Monitors the effects of climate change on renewable resources and managed lands After populations of game species began to decline, sportsmen and naturalists pushed which of the following rules requiring sustainable methods for harvesting game and fish and ensuring hunters do not have an unfair advantage over the animal? - Answer-Fair chase In order to minimize soil erosion and increase water retention, Randy wants to plant a cover crop for his cotton field without negatively affecting the fertility of the soil. He knows cotton requires significant amounts of nitrogen to grow, so he will need to choose a cover crop with low nitrogen requirements. Which of the following cover crops should Randy choose? - Answer-Legumes The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which retires cropland and restores the land to grassland, is part of what piece of legislation? - Answer-The Farm Bill Select the correct phrase from the two options in the underlined section. - Answer-Abiotic factors are density dependent factors. The significant amounts of rain implies rainforest ecosystems store nutrients differently than other forests. Where are most nutrients found in rainforests? - Answer-Vegetation Select