Beaver and Environmental Restoration Quiz

What was one of the main reasons for the near extinction of beavers in North America?

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Beaver hats

What is the term used for moving beavers to new locations?

• Relocation

• Migration

• Rehabilitation

• Translocation

Why is it challenging to ensure beavers stay in new habitats?

• Climate conditions

• Human interference

• Predator presence

• Lack of food and water depth

What is the primary goal of low-tech process-based restoration?

• To use advanced machinery

• To mimic beaver activities

• To introduce new fish species

• To build artificial dams

How do beaver dams benefit fish populations?

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By reducing predators

• By creating deeper water

• By providing food

What is a significant benefit of beaver landscapes during wildfires?

• They increase fire intensity

• They resist disturbances

• They remain unaffected

• They burn more intensely

How do beaver complexes help during droughts?

• By reducing evaporation

• By attracting rain

• By storing water in ponds and canals

• By increasing humidity

What role do beavers play in climate action plans?

• They prevent natural disasters

• They increase biodiversity

• They store water and carbon

• They reduce carbon emissions

Why is human intervention necessary for beaver restoration efforts?

• Beavers are endangered

• Beavers cannot build dams

• Humans have degraded their habitats

• Beavers need human protection

What is the main reason beavers work mostly at night?

• To avoid predators

• To conserve energy

• To avoid human interaction

• To find more food