Asked by Birch Legacy on Mar 10, 2024
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Which public participation program has provided an annual "snap shot" of bird populations every year since 1900?
A) Nocturnal Owl Survey
B) Christmas Bird Count
C) Canadian Lakes Loon Survey
D) Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas
Christmas Bird Count
An annual bird census that helps assess the health of bird populations and guides conservation action.
Public Participation
The involvement of citizens in decision-making processes, typically regarding policies or projects that affect their community or environment.
Bird Populations
The number of individual birds within a specific species, locality, or habitat.
- Acquire knowledge about the historical backdrop of species extinction and conservation measures.
- Discern measures and legal frameworks established for the preservation of wildlife.
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santiel molinaMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Christmas Bird Count is a public participation program that has provided an annual "snap shot" of bird populations every year since 1900. Participants across North America count birds within designated circles on a specific day in December.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the historical backdrop of species extinction and conservation measures.
- Discern measures and legal frameworks established for the preservation of wildlife.