2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM

1. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM The Fish known as a shellcracker is a __________. • Redbreast sunfish. • Bluegill • Redear sunfish • Black Crappie #1 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM How many pounds of bream should be taken from a 1 acre pond that is unfertilized in a year. A. 8-10 B. 18-25 C. 30-40 D. 75-100 #2 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

3. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM The planktonic algae bloom which results from fertilization produces a light-green color to the water, increasing sunlight penetration. A. True B. False #3 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

4. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Lime should be applied in April and May so that it will have adequate time to react with the soil prior to fertilizing in the spring. A. True B. False #4 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

5. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM The pond should have a ________ retention time of water for fertilization to be effective. A. 5-10 day B. 10-15 day C. 30-40 day D. 5-6 month #5 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

6. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Warm water fishes grow best at temperatures between ____ degrees F. and ______ degrees F. A. 45, 75 B. 55, 85 C. 75, 90 D. 85,100 #6 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

7. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Fish would grow best in a pond with a pH average range of _________. A. 4.5 B. 5.5 C. 6.0 D. 8.0 #7 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

8. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following is not true about aquatic weeds in a pond? • Provide nutrients needed for phytoplankton growth. • Allow small bream to successfully escape bass predation. • Provide breeding places for mosquitoes. • May cause DO depletions if they die-off suddenly. #8 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

9. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Compound used to eliminate creatures with gills. • Rotnone • Roenone • Round-up • Rotenone #9 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

10. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following species are not recommended to provide the best recreation fishing opportunities? A. Redear Sunfish B. Bluegill C. Black Crappie D. Largemouth Bass #10 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

11. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM _______ refers to the maximum weight of fish that a pond will support during a set period of time. A. Balance B. Daily Limit C. Carrying Capacity D. Mortality Rate #11 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

12. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Dolometic limestone should be applied in the ________. • Fall • Spring • Winter • Both A and C #12 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

13. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Dissolved Oxygen is primarily produced by ________. • Sun Light • Algal Bloom • Phytoplankton • Animal Respiration #13 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

14. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following is not a factor when stocking grass carp? A. Target weed B. Extent of infestation C. Size of the water body D. Water temperature #14 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

15. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Identify the correct energy transfer. • Angler, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Plankton/algae • Angler, Bluegill, NPK, Aquatic Insects • Angler, largemouth Bass, Plankton/algae, Juvenile Fish • NPK, aquatic Insects, Plankton/algae, Angler #15 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

16. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM When should a pond be fertilized? A. Water temperatures exceed 60 degrees in spring. B. pH and Alkalinity is not sufficient C. Frequently muddy D. Nuisance algae or aquatic vegetation are present. #16 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

17. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM This is a chemical specifically used to kill fish. • Rotenticide • Pesticide • Zooicide • Piscicide #17 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

18. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM This compound causes suspended clay particles (turbidity) to coagulate and precipitate from the water column. It is also called filter alum. A. Alkaline Bicarbonate B. Aluminum Sulfate C. Sodium Chloride D. Cadnium Zinc #18 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

19. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following do not have fish as one of their major food items? A. Kingfishers B. Egrets C. Ducks D. Herons #19 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

20. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following is not true about letting cattle have free access to your fish pond. A. The manure will fertilize the pond and improve DO of the pond. B. wading stirs up sediment and muddies water. C. Wading damages the banks. D. They hamper fish spawning by damaging eggs and nest. #20 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

21. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Artificial feeding is bad for _______, because they often divert their appetite from their intended food source and focus on the artificial feed intended for other fish in the pond. A. Bluegill B. Channel Catfish C. Grass Carp D. All of the above #21 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

22. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM If you notice parasites or diseases in your fish pond _________________________________. A. The situation almost always corrects itself and treatment is seldom practical. B. Call a fish biologist immediately, because once you notice it the problem is bad. C. Fertilize the pond with a 22-20-5 formulation. D. Add hydrated lime at the rate of 30 lb. per acre-foot of water. #22 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

23. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following is not a good method of aerating the water if the DO gets too low. A. Stirring the water up with an outboard motor. B. using a mechanical Aerater such as a paddle wheel aerator. C. Exchanging the water in the pond with fresh water from a source. D. Using Large Volume Aerator pumps. #23 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

24. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following fish have been successfully used to control weeds in recreational fishing ponds. A. Grass Carp B. White Amur C. Tilapia D. All of the above #24 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

25. 2013 AREA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Proper alkalinity and hardness levels will help to counteract the _____________ during periods of high photosynthesis from algae blooms. A. fish kills B. wide pH swings C. drop in dissolved oxygen D. All of the above are true #25 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

26. Key 2013 Area Aquatic Mgt. • 1. C – Redear sunfish • 2. C – 30-40 • 3. B – False • 4. B – False • 5. C – 30-40 day • 6. C – 75, 90 • 7. D – 8.0 • 8. A – provide nutrients needed for phytoplankton growth. • 9. D – Rotenone • 10. C – Black Crappie • 11. C – Carrying Capacity • 12. C - Winter • 13. C. – Phytoplankton • 14. D. – Water Temperature • 15. A. – Angler, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Plankton/Algae • 16. A. – Water temp. exceed 60 degrees in spring. • 17. D. – Piscicide • 18. B. - Aluminum Sulfate • 19. C. – Ducks • 20. A. – Manure • 21. C. – Grass Carp • 22. A. – It will correct itself • 23. A. – Outboard Motor • 24. D. – all of the above • 25. B. – wide pH swings