Wildlife Conservation Quiz

During a class discussion, Mason asked, 'What is the primary cause of habitat loss for wildlife?'

• Overhunting

• Urbanization and agriculture

• Pollution

• Climate change

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During a history class, Grace asked, 'Which president is often credited with founding the U.S. conservation movement?'

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

During a class project, Isla and Aiden discussed which of the following best defines "conservation"?

• The preservation of all species without human interaction

• The sustainable use and management of natural resources

• The elimination of predators to protect livestock

• The practice of keeping animals in captivity for protection

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During a biology class, Anika asked, 'Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) primarily affects which group of animals?'

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Birds

• Reptiles

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During a class discussion, Aria mentioned that the main reason for the decline in Sage Grouse populations is:

• Overhunting

• Loss of habitat due to human activities

• Predation by wolves

• Climate change

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During a biology class, Aiden asked, "What is an 'umbrella species'?"

• A species whose protection also protects a wide range of other species

• A species that migrates across large areas

• A species that only lives in rainforests

• A species introduced to control pests

During a biology class, Elijah asked which species is often used as an example of how predators can shape ecosystems?

• Elk

• Bison

• Wolves

• Sage Grouse

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Grace and Elijah are discussing different types of hunting. Which of the following statements best describes "market hunting"?

• Hunting for personal consumption

• Hunting for sport

• Hunting animals to sell their meat, fur, or other parts

• Hunting to control animal populations

During a class discussion, Kai asked, 'How do wolves indirectly change rivers?'

• By eating fish and reducing fish populations

• By scaring away herbivores that overgraze riverbanks, leading to vegetation regrowth

• By digging dens along riverbanks

• By creating dams with fallen trees

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During a field trip, Jackson and Ava observed various animals. Which of the following is a key feature of the Bison's role in its ecosystem?

• They are primary predators in their environment

• They contribute to the maintenance of grasslands by grazing

• They live in dense forests

• They are an invasive species

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