Vocabulary
A species that is in danger of becoming extinct
What is "an endangered species"?
The number of litters an eastern cottontail can have in one year
What is 7?
The process where trees are killed an left standing to create habitats for certain species
What is creating snags?
To supply or expose water with air to increase dissolved oxygen and release harmful gasses
What is "aerate"?
The minimum number of participants required per team
What is 3?
Temporary; often seasonal; not long lasting
What is "ephemeral"?
The length and depth of a gopher tortoise burrow
What is 20 feet long and 6 feet deep?
The process where crops are specifically planted for animals to use and eat
What is planting food plots?
Dry, receives very little precipitation.
What is "arid"?
The amount of time you have to explain your wildlife management plan.
What is 90 seconds?
Broad-leaved herbaceous plant
What is a "forb"?
The number of eggs that can be found in an American alligator nest
What is 20-60?
The process of restoring the forest to earlier stages of growth
What is setting back succession?
Leaves and ends of twigs of woody species
What is "browse"?
The amount of time you have to design your wildlife management plan.
What is 1 hour and 20 minutes?
A plant eating animal
What is an "herbivore"?
A bird whose call sounds like "who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?"
What is the barred owl?
The process of creating more food sources and habitats for wildlife
What is planting trees and shrubs?
A meat eating animal
What is a "carnivore"?
The amount of time you have to complete the written test.
What is 30 minutes?
A plant or animal species with a disproportionate influence in its community relative to its abundance
What is a "keystone species"?
The most important game animal in North America
What is the white-tailed deer?
The process of creating habitats specifically for birds
What is building nesting structures?
A behavioral term that describes being active at dusk and dawn
What is "crepuscular"?
The number of animal species Junior competitors must identify
What is 10