Study Guide #1 (Orientation) Flashcards
The Museum occupies approximately 100 acres of land. Approximately how many acres are developed?
21 acres
What is the definition of “Closed Season”?
An agency may use this device to disallow hunting or fishing of species considered in need of protection.
What is the definition of “Endangered”?
Any species that is in imminent danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range.
What is the definition of “Extirpated”?
Localized or regional extinction.
Open-ended questions are questioning techniques where there is not a yes or no answer. True or False
True
CESD referes to the Conservation Education and Science Department.
True or False
True
Check the component(s) of an effective interpretation.
X Knowledge of the resource X Knowledge of the audience X The appropriate technique X The interpretive opportunity
The four elements (CARE) of successful customer service are:
Connected Attentive Responsible Enthusiastic
The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum opened on which day?
Labor Day, 1952
The elevation at the Museum’s main entrance is about how many feet above sea level?
2,840
A good example of an effective interpretation is an organized lecture.
True or False
False
When was the Docent Program established?
1972
What does AZA stand for?
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
What does SSP stand for?
Species Survival Plan
What is the definition of “Threatened”?
Any species that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future.
