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1. Which of the following amphibians experienced a population crash in mid-1970s across the continent of North America?

The blue-spotted salamander
The bullfrog
The northern leopard frog
The mink frog

2. In 1995, a number of observers were involved in large-scale monitoring programs of amphibians in Canada. In which of the following provinces were amphibians not monitored?

Nova Scotia
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta

3. In November 2000, COSEWIC identified about _____________ mammal, bird, reptile, fish, mollusc, lepidopteran, and plant species that were at risk in Canada.

253
364
478
319

4. Why is the conservation of biodiversity important to Canadians?

Because it employs some Canadians
Because it serves as a spiritual identity
Because it serves as an insurance for future generations
All of the above
None of the above

5. Which of the following statements best identifies the focus of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan?

A group devoted to the preservation of amphibians
A group of academics who research wildlife and conservation issues
A program that protects wetland ecosystems
A document that coordinates policies on wildlife conservation in Canada

6. The best way to protect species is to..

Monitor wildlife populations
Control hunting
Protect habitats
Focus on endemic and endangered species

7. Since when did the use of lead fishing sinkers or jigs become illegal in Canada’ s national parks and national wildlife areas?

1995
1996
1997
1998

8.Which of the following is the most significant impact of the use of DDT in controlling agricultural and forest insects on bird’ s population?

It makes the eggshells thinner and are more likely to crack during incubation
It destroys the insects on which the birds feed
It affects the reproduction organ of a female bird
It kills the young birds

9. A value based on the inherent qualities of a species, independent of its value to humans is known as:

Exotic value
Intrinsic value
Endemic value
Inferential value

10. In order to achieve balanced sustainable use and protection of Canadian wild species and spaces in national parks,

more money has to be devoted to research on conservation
more emphasis should be put on “ in situ” conservation strategies
there is a need to shift from individual species management to the total landscape management
Aboriginals should be compensated so that they do not depend on the wild species for living

11. Between 1995 and 1999, how many "A" grades were awarded to the 10 provincial governments, 2 territorial governments and the federal government by the Endangered Spaces Report Card for effective management efforts?

less than 5
6-10
11-15
16-20

12. Scientists have a ____________ understanding of amphibian population dynamics.

substantial
rudimentary
complete
well-documented

13. Baseline data for Canadian and American amphibians include the following number of species:

1.4 million salamanders and 0.9 million frogs and toads
1,400 salamanders and 900 frogs and toads
140 salamanders and 90 frogs and toads
14 salamanders and 9 frogs and toads

14. The DAPTF is an organization that promotes the following:

Public awareness of frog population declines in North America
International network of research on amphibians
Halting salamander extirpations throughout the world
Global efforts to prevent the extinctions of frogs

15. Canada is involved in about ____ treaties relating to the conservation and management of biodiversity.

3
6
12
20

16. Which of the following international treaties was signed in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
International Tropical Timber Agreement
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

17. Which of the following represents an application of the CITES treaty?

Prosecuting poachers who sell illegal kills to other countries
Prosecuting poachers who hunt deer out of season
Creating stiff regulations for Canadian fishing licences
Giving ministry officials more clout when creating hunting regulations

18. What is meant by “ in situ” conservation?

Recreating environments in more controlled areas such as specially designed vivariums
Assisting in the reproduction and survival of endangered species through captive breeding, then releasing viable populations to the wild
Promoting the maintenance and recovery of viable populations in their natural surroundings
Controlling populations of invasive species at acceptable levels

19. Which of the following organizations works at a global level to unite nations, government agencies, and NGOs in the pursuit of biological conservation?

COSEWIC
Greenpeace
IUCN
GAIUCN

20. Which of the following is not a recognized category for a protected area?

Flora Management Area
Natural Reserve or Wilderness Area
National Park
Natural Monument