USA · Society for Range Management · professional · unverified source
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Official source: https://rangelands.org/
Original questions written to this exam's published syllabus and pattern. Not past papers.
1. Rangeland vegetation consists predominantly of:
D. Grasses, forbs and shrubs
SRM definition: grasses, grass-like plants, forbs or shrubs.
Rangeland & Grazing Management · Rangelands of the world and their extent
2. State-and-transition models of rangeland were proposed in 1989 by:
D. Westoby, Walker and Noy-Meir
They replaced the single-pathway Clementsian model.
Rangeland & Grazing Management · Range ecology and plant responses to grazing
3. Clipping in 0.25 m2 quadrats gives an average of 30 g dry forage. Production is:
C. 1,200 kg/ha
30/0.25 = 120 g/m2 = 1,200 kg/ha.
Rangeland & Grazing Management · Range condition and trend assessment
4. One animal unit (AU) in US range practice is a mature cow of about:
B. 450 kg
About 1,000 lb, with or without calf.
Rangeland & Grazing Management · Carrying capacity and stocking rate
5. Proper use factors lower than 50% are usually recommended for:
D. Arid or sensitive rangelands
Often 25-35% in arid areas.
Rangeland & Grazing Management · Carrying capacity and stocking rate
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