Environmental Science Study Guide - 1st Semester Exam

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Which president enacted the Farm Bill?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem that interact with each other, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.

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What year was the first Cooperative Wildlife Research Center established?

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1935

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What was the first federal law protecting wildlife?

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Lacey Act

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What are the key issues related to the over-exploitation of wildlife species in North America?

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Over-exploiting wildlife species, clarifying that fish and wildlife belong to all North American citizens, managing fish and wildlife to sustain healthy populations, providing funding for market hunting, and ensuring habitats are not over-populated.

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Define the term 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?

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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is a federal law that protects migratory birds from being hunted or captured without a permit.

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Explain the concept of 'sustainability' in environmental science.

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Sustainability refers to the ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is the role of wildlife management?

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Wildlife management involves the conservation and management of wildlife populations and their habitats to ensure sustainable use and ecological balance.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as climate, soil, water, and sunlight.