What is the primary objective of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's endangered species program?

• Selling endangered species

• Hunting endangered species

• Ignoring endangered species

• Protecting endangered species

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What is the appearance of a rusty patched bumble bee?

• Green head with purple spots on the back

• Yellow head with black stripes on the back

• Black head with a rusty reddish patch on the back

• Red head with white stripes on the back

Where do rusty patched bumble bees build their nests?

• In underground caves

• In tree branches

• In abandoned rodent burrows

• In beehives

What is the role of rusty patched bumble bees as pollinators?

• Compete with other pollinators for resources

• Cause harm to crops and wildlife

• Have no significant impact on the environment

• Contribute to food security and ecosystem health

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What is the range of the rusty patched bumble bee historically?

• 28 states, the District of Columbia and 2 provinces in Canada

• 10 states and 1 province in Canada

• 50 states in the U.S. and all provinces in Canada

• Only in the northeastern United States

What is one of the reasons for the decline of the rusty patched bumble bee?

• Excessive rainfall

• Intensive farming

• Overpopulation

• Lack of predators

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How can individuals help conserve the rusty patched bumble bee?

• Avoid planting flowering trees or shrubs

• Remove all natural areas in their community

• Use more pesticides in their yard

• Grow a garden with native plants

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What is the economic value of pollination services provided by native insects in the United States?

• $3 billion per year

• $100 million per year

• $10 billion per year

• $1 trillion per year

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What is the impact of global climate change on bumble bees?

• Increased temperature and precipitation extremes

• Decreased temperature and precipitation extremes

• No impact at all

• Only increased temperature

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What is being done to conserve the rusty patched bumble bee?

• Destroying natural areas

• Using more pesticides

• Ignoring the issue

• Working with landowners to make bee-friendly conservation improvements

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