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Wildlife And Natural Resource Management 003rd Edition Deal, Kevin H. - Solutions
Outdoor __________________ are the people who often greet us when we enter a state or national wildlife refuge or monument.
Conservation offi cers should enjoy working with __________________ and wildlife.
Those responsible for enforcing wildlife and conservation laws are often called __________________ .
__________________ usually spend a good portion of their time outdoors—hiking, climbing, and walking and observing and handling wildlife.
Wildlife biologists are directly involved with the study of wildlife and their __________________ .
Careers in the conservation and environmental fi eld are extremely __________________ .
In the conservation and environmental fi elds one factor that must be considered is whether you want to work __________________ or __________________ .
The estimated revenue generated by the environmental services industry in the United States is in excess of __________________ billion.
Explain the importance of careers in wildlife and fi sheries management.
Identify the characteristics of some wildlife and fisheries careers.
Describe the educational requirements for careers in wildlife and fisheries management.
List some careers available in the fields of wildlife and fisheries management.
Select two species of freshwater fi sh commonly found in your area and not covered in this chapter. Using your local library and classroom or home resources, give a complete description of each species and its preferred habitat, feeding habits, and life cycle.
Freshwater fi sh are very important resources, from both economic and recreational standpoints. What can be done to protect freshwater fi sh populations from such things as pollution, overharvesting, and other threats? How can this be accomplished?
In your opinion, what can be done to preserve existing freshwater habitats and to clean up damaged habitats?
How can we minimize or eliminate our impact on freshwater fi sh habitats?
List the habitat needs of most freshwater fi sh. In what ways do humans affect freshwater habitats?
The __________________ is actually a saltwater species that has been widely introduced in larger impoundments and reservoirs.
The __________________ is our only large perch, reaching 3 feet and 20 pounds.
__________________ prefer still, quiet, clear waters, with sand or mud bottoms and abundant submerged vegetation.
The __________________ is a widespread sunfi sh, ranging over most of the eastern half of the United States.
Trophy __________________ are one of our most sought-after fi sh.
Smallmouth bass prefer rocky, __________________ and rivers and may reach 10 pounds or more.
__________________ catfi sh prefer larger bodies of water, such as reservoirs and large rivers.
Catfi sh are largely bottom feeders and appear to be __________________ in their feeding habits.
The __________________ trout prefers slower waters than the rainbow, but otherwise its habitat preference is very similar.
The rainbow trout prefers swift, __________________ water, with adequate vegetative cover.
Our largest freshwater trout, the __________________ , has a rod-and-reel record of over 60 pounds.
Economically, the __________________ are very important fi shes.
The __________________ is our largest gar, with a rod-and-reel record of 279 pounds.
The __________________ is the only gar with a snout twice the length of its head found in the United States.
The __________________ is our most common and widespread shad.
Originally introduced from Europe, __________________ can now be found from Nova Scotia to southern Manitoba and southward throughout much of the United States.
The __________________ minnow is a favorite bait of anglers and is widely used for fi sh propagation.
__________________ were originally native to Asia but have been widely introduced in the United States.
The __________________ are the largest group of freshwater fi shes found in North America.
More than 300 species of __________________ are found in the United States.
Including the saltwater fi shes, there are more than __________________ species of fi sh in the world.
Describe some differences between the species of freshwater fish.
List some of the most common species of fishes found in the United States.
Describe some of the habits of common freshwater fishes.
Identify the types of habitats that various species might use.
Describe some of the common characteristics of freshwater fishes.
Spend an hour observing the wildlife that use a local freshwater habitat. Note the number and variety of species observed. Report your fi ndings to your class.
With the assistance of your instructor or other adult sponsor(s), return to the site you used for activity 1 and remove all the litter.
Take a walk along the shore of a river or lake in your area. Note all the different types of litter or trash.Report your fi ndings to your class.
What are some ways we might better manage our aquatic habitats? How would you implement management changes, if any?
Discuss the factors that make wetlands such productive wildlife habitat. How do these same wetlands, swamps, marshes, and so forth help protect our freshwater supplies?
Discuss one method or program that helps prevent the runoff of herbicides and pesticides into our streams, lakes, and rivers.
How can we protect and conserve freshwater supplies?
Why is it necessary to conserve and protect our freshwater supplies?
Healthy aquatic habitats contain a balance of many different __________________ .
__________________ and __________________ use up the available oxygen in the water.
Aquatic plants provide essential __________________ to freshwater habitats as a by-product of the photosynthesis process.
List three ways we destroy or damage freshwater habitats.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________
List fi ve different types of freshwater habitats.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________(d)__________________(e)__________________
It is estimated that the CRP reduced pesticide use by __________________ million pounds per year.
The pesticide could still be found in some fi sh in the 1980s, even though it had been banned in __________________ .
List three things that are now done to help reduce pollution in fresh water.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________
In 1985 a new bill, known as the __________________ , was passed to protect fresh water.
The fi rst legislation to protect our water, __________________ , was passed in 1972.
Pollution of our water had become so bad by the early 1970s that the historically important __________________ River was a cesspool.
List three common pollutants of freshwater habitats.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________
List three ways in which we alter wetland habitat.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________
It has been estimated that the average wetland supports more than __________________ species of small game mammals.
Water is also vital to hundreds of species of __________________ and __________________ .
It is estimated that __________________ in the United States uses about 2.5 billion gallons of water each day.
It is estimated that each American uses about __________________ gallons of water each day.
List three major users of freshwater.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________
Fresh water makes up about __________________ percent of the water on Earth, and of this amount more than __________________ is frozen in the polar icecaps.
Ninety-seven percent of the water found on Earth is found in the __________________ .
__________________ is vital to all life forms on Earth.
Identify potential problems in freshwater habitats.
Describe some of the characteristics of healthy aquatic habitats.
List some of the common life forms that live in freshwater habitats.
Describe management techniques for freshwater habitats.
Identify the different types of freshwater habitats.
Visit the herpetorium at the nearest zoo. List the common species of amphibians found in your area and provide a short description of their habits and preferred habitat.
Most amphibians require fresh water to complete their life cycle. Discuss how development, pollution, and other human activities may affect their populations. What can be done to curb these effects?
Are amphibians benefi cial to humans? Discuss why and how they are benefi cial.
Describe the life cycle of a typical salamander, from beginning to adult. Include such information as habitat, predators, and feeding habits.
List three toads and three frogs. Give color and size for each.
Why are salamanders diffi cult to identify? Be specifi c.
Describe the life cycle of a typical toad or frog, from beginning to adult forms. Include such information as habitat, predators, and feeding habits.
Adult frogs and toads are and feed mostly on __________________ .
Most tadpoles are __________________ .
Toads are generally more than frogs and can often be found some distance from __________________ .
List fi ve areas that are good spots to fi nd frogs.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________(d)__________________(e)__________________
Name three uses, other than mating, for which frogs and toads use calls.(a)__________________(b)__________________(c)__________________
__________________ calls are often given in chorus by the males and may be heard for miles.
Toads and frogs make vocalizations with the use of a __________________ .
Most frogs and toads are __________________ , but some are diurnal.
All toads and frogs have very good __________________ .
Toads are noted for __________________ , especially in loose soils.
Female frogs and toads are usually __________________ than the males.
Name two factors that affect the color of toads and frogs.(a)__________________(b)__________________
Frogs are usually more __________________ than toads.
Toads tend to hop, whereas frogs __________________ .
Of the adult amphibians, only __________________ usually have tails.
Amphibians rarely drink. They normally __________________ water through their __________________ .
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