Environmental Science Unit 8 Wildlife

Why is increased nitrogen a threat to aquatic environments?

Which type of birds will have sharp claws that enable them to catch prey?

What species is harvested in many states and has increased in population?

Which species in Oklahoma faces danger from habitat loss and is a high priority species for Wildlife Services?

The development of towns and cities past their initial boundaries is referred to as ___.

A unique characteristic of mammals is that all ___.

Which is a function of bird feathers?

Which statement about space requirements of wildlife is most accurate?

A characteristic of reptiles is that they ___.

Which is the primary reason that wildlife is harvested?

When a habitat becomes severely degraded, animals must either leave the area or ___.

The maximum number of animals a habitat can support is referred to as the carrying capacity.

White-tailed deer are one of the most frequently hunted wildlife in the United States and are found in many states.

Which threat to wildlife can displace native species and carry disease?

What is the best way to attract bluebirds to your property?

Which wildlife species was hunted to extinction?

What practice would provide cover for wildlife like rabbits?

Which statement about the food chain and food web is most accurate?

A carnivore would be a primary consumer.

Which does not involve the taking of a wildlife species?

Which is the only marsupial native to the United States?

What are bacteria that break down dead plants and animal matter?

Factors that prevent a population of animals from increasing are referred to as limiting factors.

Which is a marine mammal that lives entirely in the water and cannot survive on land?

Which element of a wildlife habitat can provide protection from weather and predators?

Specific regulations for hunting wildlife in a state are determined by ___.

What eats plants and are often referred to as herbivores?

Which animal is most likely to go through a metamorphosis?

Which habitat improvement practice provides cavities for cover or nesting?

Which threat to wildlife often results in the loss of habitat entirely for wildlife?

Migratory bird hunting is managed by both states and ___.

Which is a characteristic of amphibians?

What eats primary consumers?

What eats secondary consumers?

Which practice encourages greater vegetative growth on the forest floor?

Which invasive species will eat almost anything and is increasing in numbers?

Animals that maintain a stable body temperature are cold-blooded.

How can you make a pond more inviting to wildlife?

What are green plants that make their own food through photosynthesis?

Bears that eat berries and also fish would be considered herbivores.

Which is a popular Cajun food that is used in many dishes in Louisiana?

Which protects waterways by controlling soil erosion?

Which statement about carrying capacity is most accurate?