*ENWC 102 Exam 2 reading questions and Answers 2024

**ENWC 102 Exam 2 reading questions and Answers 2024 What was the effect of Native Americans on wildlife populations prior to the arrival of Europeans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Before Europeans, native americans would hunt wildlife and (mostly) use their whole carcass as a resource and they would also defend their agriculture from wildlife. They may have had a significant impact on animals because bones were discovered in campfires from 10,000-15,000 years ago Why was there a brief rebound in the wildlife populations after the arrival of Europeans? - CORRECT ANSWER-The europeans brought diseases that killed off the Native Americans; there was a brief rebound because the Native American population was dwindling so animals were not being hunted as much. Who was the first person to raise the idea of a public, national park? - CORRECT ANSWER-Painter, George Catlin Who established Yellowstone National Park? - CORRECT ANSWER-President Ulysses S Grant What is the Bone and Crockett Club? - CORRECT ANSWER-A club founded by Theodore Roosevelt with the mission for preserving the biggest game of North America What is the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-An act that excised an 11% tax on all hunting weapons and ammunition. It provided nearly $3 million the first year, funds go to wildlife projects and research What is Rachel Carson's Background? - CORRECT ANSWER-A nationally known scientist, and became editor-in-chief for all U.S. fish and wildlife service publications. She published "silent spring" in 1962 which explained that pesticides were bad. What is NEPA? - CORRECT ANSWER-The National Environmental policy act, led to the council on environmental quality which requires environmental impact statements on all government projects. Also requires open hearings for public input making the process an open and democratic one. What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation? - CORRECT ANSWERThe overall evolutionary timeline in history of wildlife conservation in north america largely based on european ancestry with imbued values of public ownership of wildlife, management by policies based on science and protected by laws enforced the state and federal government. What is the idea of the sustainability of harvest? - CORRECT ANSWER-You take what you need and replenish it... for example: cut down a tree, then plant another one Why are hunters important to wildlife conservation in the US? - CORRECT ANSWERThey prevent overpopulation by keeping con