DUCKS UNLIMITED® ECOLOGY CONSERVATION &
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION REVIEW QUESTIONS
Which of the following wetlands is dominated by emergent vegetation?
A. Marshes
B. Bogs
C. Swamps
D. None of the choices - Answers - A. Marshes
A large plot of land in a grassland ecosystem was converted for agriculture. After four
decades of agricultural use the land was abandoned and began to revert to its original
grassland state. This is an example of which of the following?
A. Primary succession
B. Secondary succession
C. Climax community
D. Ecosystem management - Answers - B. Secondary Succession
Which of the following best describes a niche?
A. How organisms interact between species
B. How organisms match and respond to environmental conditions
C. How an environment progresses a stage in succession
D. How individuals interact negatively between other individuals within the same
species - Answers - B. How organisms match and respond to environmental conditions
Sophia is a biologist tasked with surveying for the red-cockaded woodpecker which is
listed as an endangered species. She knows the red-cockaded woodpecker closely
resembles other species of woodpeckers in the area and wants to make sure she
surveys correctly. Which family of class Aves should Sophia study to sharpen
identification skills of woodpeckers?
A. Accipitridae
B. Picidae
C. Corvidae
D. Icteridae - Answers - B. Picidae
Select all waterfowl which generally migrate in family units.
Geese
Swans
Ducks - Answers - Geese
Swans
, Select the correct word from the two options in the underlined sections to make the
equation correct.
Change in population abundance = (births / deaths + immigration) - (births / deaths +
emigration) - Answers - 1) Birth and 2) Deaths
Which of the following factors is categorized as biotic?
A. Water
B. Competition
C. Natural disasters
D. Pollution - Answers - B. Competition
Paul is a park ranger in charge of removing a brown bear which has been invading
campsites and has grown comfortable around park guests. Paul sets up motion sensors
which rapidly flash lights when triggered around the border of the park. After a period of
time, Paul notices there have not been any more bear sightings in the park. This is an
example of which of the following?
A. Behavior modification
B. Mark and recapture
C. Predator-human interaction
D. Habitat management technique - Answers - A. Behavior modification
Which of the following is a habitat requirement for breeding grounds?
A. Access to ample amounts of easily accessible resources nearby, multiple ponds or
small wetlands ideal to allow breeding pairs to spread out significantly and reduce
competition for resources
B. Plentiful resources for feeding to replenish energy stores and protected shelter while
resting for short periods
C. Habitats with food and other resources, waterfowl may travel significantly within this
habitat to find the best resources throughout the season
D. None of the choices - Answers - A. Access to ample amounts of easily accessible
resources nearby, multiple ponds or small wetlands ideal to allow breeding pairs to
spread out significantly and reduce competition for resources
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the National Park Service?
A. Park
B. Reservations
C. Natural and historic objects
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION REVIEW QUESTIONS
Which of the following wetlands is dominated by emergent vegetation?
A. Marshes
B. Bogs
C. Swamps
D. None of the choices - Answers - A. Marshes
A large plot of land in a grassland ecosystem was converted for agriculture. After four
decades of agricultural use the land was abandoned and began to revert to its original
grassland state. This is an example of which of the following?
A. Primary succession
B. Secondary succession
C. Climax community
D. Ecosystem management - Answers - B. Secondary Succession
Which of the following best describes a niche?
A. How organisms interact between species
B. How organisms match and respond to environmental conditions
C. How an environment progresses a stage in succession
D. How individuals interact negatively between other individuals within the same
species - Answers - B. How organisms match and respond to environmental conditions
Sophia is a biologist tasked with surveying for the red-cockaded woodpecker which is
listed as an endangered species. She knows the red-cockaded woodpecker closely
resembles other species of woodpeckers in the area and wants to make sure she
surveys correctly. Which family of class Aves should Sophia study to sharpen
identification skills of woodpeckers?
A. Accipitridae
B. Picidae
C. Corvidae
D. Icteridae - Answers - B. Picidae
Select all waterfowl which generally migrate in family units.
Geese
Swans
Ducks - Answers - Geese
Swans
, Select the correct word from the two options in the underlined sections to make the
equation correct.
Change in population abundance = (births / deaths + immigration) - (births / deaths +
emigration) - Answers - 1) Birth and 2) Deaths
Which of the following factors is categorized as biotic?
A. Water
B. Competition
C. Natural disasters
D. Pollution - Answers - B. Competition
Paul is a park ranger in charge of removing a brown bear which has been invading
campsites and has grown comfortable around park guests. Paul sets up motion sensors
which rapidly flash lights when triggered around the border of the park. After a period of
time, Paul notices there have not been any more bear sightings in the park. This is an
example of which of the following?
A. Behavior modification
B. Mark and recapture
C. Predator-human interaction
D. Habitat management technique - Answers - A. Behavior modification
Which of the following is a habitat requirement for breeding grounds?
A. Access to ample amounts of easily accessible resources nearby, multiple ponds or
small wetlands ideal to allow breeding pairs to spread out significantly and reduce
competition for resources
B. Plentiful resources for feeding to replenish energy stores and protected shelter while
resting for short periods
C. Habitats with food and other resources, waterfowl may travel significantly within this
habitat to find the best resources throughout the season
D. None of the choices - Answers - A. Access to ample amounts of easily accessible
resources nearby, multiple ponds or small wetlands ideal to allow breeding pairs to
spread out significantly and reduce competition for resources
Which of the following is NOT regulated by the National Park Service?
A. Park
B. Reservations
C. Natural and historic objects
