Test 1 Flashcards

to help study for the first test

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Wildlife management

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Application of ecological knowledge to animal populations and their plant and animal associates in a manner that strikes a balance between the needs of these populations and the needs of the people

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2
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Market Hunting is considered …..

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A dark Era

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3
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A single market hunter sold 120,000 ___________ in the winter of 1902-1903.

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Robins

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4
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Market hunting happens the most during these seasons

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Nesting and breeding

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5
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What act was passed in 1618?

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Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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What was the first federal bird sanctuary?

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Pelican Island

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What was once the most numerous bird that is now extinct?

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Passenger Pigeon

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8
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What 2 species were declared extinct in1914?

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Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Parakeet

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9
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What bird did people make nesting boxes for in1939?

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Wood Duck

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10
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What was the wild turkey population in the 16th century?

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10 million

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11
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What species was market hunting detrimental to?

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White-tailed deer

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12
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What is the current estimated population of deer in the US?

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15 million

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13
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1871-1872 ____ bison shot

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8.5 million

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14
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In the year 1889 how many bison were left?

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150

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What year was the last free-roaming bison shot?

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1894

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Ecology

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study of the interrelationships of organisms with one another and their environment

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17
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Number of ______ is limited by resources.

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trophic levels

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Range of tolerence

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range of environmental conditions that limit the abundance and distribution of organisms.

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19
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What is the biome with the highest diversity of wildlife?

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tropical rainforest

20
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highest animal diversity of any biome.

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Temperate deciduous forest

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What is the early stage of succession called?

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What is the late stage of Succession called?

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The indication of the number of species

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Population Ecology

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the interaction and interbreeding of individuals

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Characteristics of Population
diversity, fertility, fecundity, birth rate, mortality rate, and recruitment
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Management aspects for Range of Tolerance
Environmental conditions need to be considered with reintroducing/stocking. Changes in the environment in a given area could result in the loss of species.
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Wildlife
all living organisms not cultivated or domesticated
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What is the percentage of game animals in wildlife management?
9% birds and 12% mammals
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Are fish considered part of wildlife management?
No
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Wildlife management is biased towards whose needs?
people
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Wildlife management was primarily game management until when?
1960's
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Who is considered the "father" of wildlife management?
Aldo Leopold
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Which text book from the 1933 is associate with wildlife management?
game management
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Which act was passed in 1937 that placed a 10% sales tax on firearms and ammunition?
Pittman-Robertson Act
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Short summers, long winters, low precipitation, grazing mammals, migratory birds, large predators, simple food chain, sensitive to outside
Tundra
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Moderate temperature, moderate precipitation, diverse mammals, 1/3 migratory birdd found here, fire-tolerant ecosystems.
Boreal Forest (Taiga)
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high precipitation, warm/humid summers, cool winters, high diversity, complex ecosystems, species are specific to biome, resource management needs to be implemented.
Temperate Deciduous Forest
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Low/moderate precipitation, wet/dry cycles, hot summers/cold winters, large grazing mammals, predators, migratory bird routes, active management methods, agriculture concerns
Temperate Grassland (prarie)
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hot, low precipitation, short growing season, small mammals, reptiles, fragile ecosystems, sensitive to outside, active management needed
Desert
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Stable/moderate clime, dry summer, short wet winter, diversity of animals, ideal for humans, limited native habitat, natural fires are common
Mediterranean Scrub Forest (Chapperal)
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high precipitation, wet and dry seasons, animal diversity highest, most nutrients in vegetation, slow to recover from deforestation, difficult to manage people
Tropical Rainforest
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high rate of population increase, discover new habitat quickly, reproduce rapidly, disperse rapidly, over use may occur causing migration and cycle starts over
R-rated species
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Populations are maintained near carrying capacity, produce few offspring with high survival rates, long life span, adapted for life in stable/long-lived environments.
k-rated species
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Characteristics affecting Population growth
sex ratios, mating seasons, age of sexual maturity, age-specific birth rate, age structure, environmental influences.
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Ethology
study of animal behavior