2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM 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. #1 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM 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% #2 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM 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 algae B. Water hardness C. Alkalinity D. pH #3 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM In ponds with low to moderate water loss liming will last about _____ year(s). A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 15 #4 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM What does N.P, and K stand for in a fertilizer formulation? N=Niacin, P=Potassium and K=Kaolin. N=Nitrogen, P=Phosphorus and K=Potassium N=Nitroglycerin, P=Phosphorus and K=Copper Sulfate N=Nitrogen, P=Potash and K=Calcium Chloride #5 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM 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. True B. False #6 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM ____________ is the total amount of metal ions (mostly calcium and magnesium) dissolved in water. A. Alkalinity B. Balance C. Dissolved Oxygen D. Hardness #7 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM The African Bream is also known as the _________. White Amur Triploid Grass Carp F1 Hybrid Bream Tilapia #8 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Mr. Bridges Pond is 10 surface acres with an average depth of 5 feet. How many acre-feet are present? A. 1,500 acre-feet B. 1,000 acre-feet C. 50 acre-feet D. 15 acre-feet #9 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following statements is True. Stocking rate for Bluegill/shellcracker in a fertilized pond is 1000 per acre. Stocking rate for Bluegill/shellcracker in an unfertilized pond is 10 per acre. Bluegill/ Shellcracker should be stocked during June-July. Shellcracker and Bluegill should be stocked at a 10:1 ratio. #10 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM 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. #11 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Liquid fertilizers generally produce algae blooms more quickly than granular products because they dissolve immediately into the water. A. True B. False #12 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM In ponds, the pH rises during the day and decreases at night due to the presence of ___________. A. Carbon Monoxide B. Hydrogen C. Photosynthesis D. Carbon Dioxide #13 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following terms best describes muddy water. It is usually caused by suspended clay particles. A. Aluminum Sulfate B. Alkalinity C. Turbidity D. Hardness #14 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Suggested Bass harvest rate for unfertilized ponds is ____ 8 – 10 lb/acre/year 18 - 25 lb/acre/year 30 – 40 lb/acre/year 75 – 100 lb/acre/year #15 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Pond water tends to stratify during summer months. The upper layer usually….. A. Is three to six feet deep B. Supports little phytoplankton growth C. Is devoid of dissolved oxygen D. Has overall poor water quality. #16 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM __________ are microscopic, free-swimming animals that feed in ponds. They comprise the second order of food items in the pond’s food web. A. Zooplankton B. Phytoplankton C. Algae Blooms D. Tadpoles #17 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM An Acre-Foot of water contains how many cubic feet of water? A. 3,560 B. 4,650 C. 34,650 D. 43,560 #18 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following cannot be used to prevent runoff accidents by diverting field runoff from your pond. A. Low Dike B. Retaining Well C. Berm D. Lagoon #19 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM As plants die-off and decompose, oxygen is consumed and DO levels may fall to a level lethal to fish. A. True B. False #20 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Most fish mortalities do not occur as a result of ______. Dissolved oxygen depletion. Pesticide toxicity. Parasite and disease damages. Catch and release fishing tournaments. #21 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Grass Carp will control _________ in pond’s. Submerged vegetation. Cattails Lilies and alligator weed. All of the above #22 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM 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. #23 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Ponds with a water hardness below _____ mg/l are difficult to fertilize economically. A. 20 B. 40 C. 60 D. 80 #24 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Which of the following fish is pictured? Yellow Bullhead Grass Carp Golden Shiner Redear Sunfish #25 Source: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/pdf/pondmanagement.pdf

2013 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT EXAM Answer Key B C A D