
Overfishing 101 Article Quiz

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Science
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11th Grade
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Nicole Ferrari
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is overfishing?
The sustainable fishing practices that maintain fish populations
The removal of fish from their aquatic habitat at a rate faster than they can reproduce
A method of fishing that increases the fish populations
The process of introducing new fish species into the wild
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a negative impact of large-scale commercial fishing practices like bottom-trawling and blast fishing?
They contribute to the sustainable development of marine habitats
They cause damage to coral reefs and other marine habitats
They help to increase the variety of marine species
They are efficient methods that have no significant impact on the environment
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of marine fish stocks are either overfished or exploited globally?
About 50%
Nearly 90%
Around 70%
Approximately 30%
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between overfishing and illegal fishing?
Overfishing is always illegal, while illegal fishing is not
Overfishing refers to fishing beyond sustainable levels, while illegal fishing involves activities like fishing without a license or in closed areas
Illegal fishing refers to fishing beyond sustainable levels, while overfishing involves activities like fishing without a license or in closed areas
There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event in 1992 highlighted the immediate threat of overfishing?
The collapse of the Atlantic cod fishery
The collapse of Canada's Grand Banks cod fishery
The collapse of the California sardine fishery
The ban on intensive fishing practices
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the harmful practices mentioned in the text that is used to catch fish in coral reefs?
Using natural predators to hunt fish
Cyanide fishing
Traditional net fishing
Catch and release
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By what percentage did the consumption of seafood increase between 1990 and 2018?
40%
122%
150%
200%
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