2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #1
The original parent crosses of the Georgia giant or hybrid bream is _______________.A. Redear Sunfish and Green Sunfish.B. Bluegill and Green Sunfish.C. Redear Sunfish and Bluegill.D. Redbreast sunfish and Bluegill.
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #2
Fish harvest should be spread out over the year so that no more than ______ of the total is removed in any given month.A. 5%B. 10%C. 25%D. 50%
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #3
Which of the following is not one of the three chemical parameters most important in determining the suitable water chemistry when fertilizing a pond?A. Presence of planktonic algaeB. Water hardnessC. AlkalinityD. pH
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #4
In ponds with low to moderate water loss liming will last about _____ year(s).A. 1B. 3C. 5D. 15
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #5
What does N.P, and K stand for in a fertilizer formulation?A. N=Niacin, P=Potassium and K=Kaolin.B. N=Nitrogen, P=Phosphorus and K=PotassiumC. N=Nitroglycerin, P=Phosphorus and K=Copper SulfateD. N=Nitrogen, P=Potash and K=Calcium Chloride
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #6
In the summer high water temperatures cause the water to form layers or to stratify. The lower, cooler layer of water extending to the bottom, is low in or devoid of dissolved oxygen when compared to the upper layer.A. TrueB. False
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #7
____________ is the total amount of metal ions (mostly calcium and magnesium) dissolved in water.A. AlkalinityB. BalanceC. Dissolved OxygenD. Hardness
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #8
The African Bream is also known as the _________.A. White AmurB. Triploid Grass CarpC. F1 Hybrid BreamD. Tilapia
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #9
Mr. Bridges Pond is 10 surface acres with an average depth of 5 feet. How many acre-feet are present?A. 1,500 acre-feetB. 1,000 acre-feetC. 50 acre-feetD. 15 acre-feet
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #10
Which of the following statements is True.A. Stocking rate for Bluegill/shellcracker in a fertilized pond
is 1000 per acre.B. Stocking rate for Bluegill/shellcracker in an unfertilized
pond is 10 per acre.C. Bluegill/ Shellcracker should be stocked during June-July.D. Shellcracker and Bluegill should be stocked at a 10:1 ratio.
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #11
Which of the following is not a reason that a pond’s fish population may become out of balance.A. Properly stocking the pond.B. failure to maintain the pond’s fertility level.C. excessive aquatic vegetation.D. Introduction of competitive species.
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #12
Liquid fertilizers generally produce algae blooms more quickly than granular products because they dissolve immediately into the water.A. TrueB. False
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #13
In ponds, the pH rises during the day and decreases at night due to the presence of ___________.A. Carbon MonoxideB. HydrogenC. PhotosynthesisD. Carbon Dioxide
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #14
Which of the following terms best describes muddy water. It is usually caused by suspended clay particles.A. Aluminum SulfateB. AlkalinityC. TurbidityD. Hardness
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #15
Suggested Bass harvest rate for unfertilized ponds is ____A. 8 – 10 lb/acre/yearB. 18 - 25 lb/acre/yearC. 30 – 40 lb/acre/yearD. 75 – 100 lb/acre/year
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #16
Pond water tends to stratify during summer months. The upper layer usually…..A. Is three to six feet deepB. Supports little phytoplankton growthC. Is devoid of dissolved oxygenD. Has overall poor water quality.
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #17
__________ are microscopic, free-swimming animals that feed in ponds. They comprise the second order of food items in the pond’s food web.A. ZooplanktonB. PhytoplanktonC. Algae BloomsD. Tadpoles
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #18
An Acre-Foot of water contains how many cubic feet of water?A. 3,560B. 4,650C. 34,650D. 43,560
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #19
Which of the following cannot be used to prevent runoff accidents by diverting field runoff from your pond.A. Low DikeB. Retaining WellC. BermD. Lagoon
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #20
As plants die-off and decompose, oxygen is consumed and DO levels may fall to a level lethal to fish.A. TrueB. False
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #21
Most fish mortalities do not occur as a result of ______.
A. Dissolved oxygen depletion.B. Pesticide toxicity.C. Parasite and disease damages.D. Catch and release fishing tournaments.
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #22
Grass Carp will control _________ in pond’s.
A. Submerged vegetation.B. CattailsC. Lilies and alligator weed.D. All of the above
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #23
A winter drawdown concentrates forage fish populations so that bass or other predators can more readily feed on them, __________________________.A. increasing bream numbers and producing many small bass.B. reducing stunted bream numbers and producing healthier bass.C. produces many large bass and many small bream for them to feed on.D. All of the above are true.
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #24
Ponds with a water hardness below _____ mg/l are difficult to fertilize economically.
A. 20B. 40C. 60D. 80
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf #25
Which of the following fish is pictured?A. Yellow BullheadB. Grass CarpC. Golden ShinerD. Redear Sunfish
2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM
Answer Key
1. B2. C3. A4. B5. B6. A7. D8. D9. C10. A
11. A12. A13. D14. C 15. A16. A17. A18. D19. D20. A21. D22. A
23. B24. A25. C