Question 1: What is another name for the great egret?
A Great blue heron
B Great white egret
C Snowy egret
The great egret is also commonly referred to as the great white egret. This name reflects its striking white plumage, distinguishing it from other herons and egrets.
Correct Answer: Great white egret
Question 2: What trend in the late 1800s significantly affected the great egret population?
A Fashion demand for their plumes
B Coal mining expansion
C A rise in fishing activities
In the late 1800s, the beautiful plumes of the great egret became highly sought after in fashion, leading to a drastic decline in their population due to extensive hunting.
Correct Answer: Fashion demand for their plumes
Question 3: Which organization was influenced by the activism of Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall?
A The World Wildlife Fund
B The National Audubon Society
C BirdLife International
Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall’s boycott of the feather trade helped establish the National Audubon Society, focusing on the conservation of birds like the great egret.
Correct Answer: The National Audubon Society