Fisheries, Forests, and Biodiversity

An area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms is called a(n)

• aquaculture

• tree

• fishery

• clear-cutting

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Raising fish for food in an artificial pond is known as

• aquaculture

• pond

• fishery

• ocean

Because new trees can be planted to replace trees that are cut down, forests can be

• non-renewable resources

• renewable resources

______involves cutting down only some trees in a forest and leaving a mix of tree sizes and species behind.

• Clear-cutting

• Logging

• Selective cutting

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Erosion is on disadvantage of

• selective cutting

• sustainable yield

• certified wood

• clear-cutting

________ is the MAJOR cause of extinction.

• Poaching

• Habitat Loss

• Pollution

• Introduction of Non-Native Species

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A species that influences the survival of several other species in an ecosystem is known as a _________________.

• Keystone Species

• Non-Native Species

• Threatened Species

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Fisheries can be managed to produce a sustainable yield by setting fishing limits, changing fishing methods, finding new resources, and _____________________.

• redesigning boat motors

• closing sushi restaurants

• developing aquaculture techniques

• banning water sports

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Are algae plankton producers or consumers?

• Producers

• Consumers

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What type of delicious fish did Mr. Schneider get to eat twice, and could be one possible way to help sustain fisheries?

• Catfish

• Monk Fish

• Angler Fish

• Rock Fish

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