Aquaculture #1

Aquaculture is a specific type of agriculture that requires both academic knowledge and ______ skills.

• aquatic

• genetic

• mathematic

• technical

• scientific

The production of this food source is the fastest growing global segment of agriculture.

• beef

• dairy

• grain

• fish

• pork

95% of Central Florida's aquaculture industry produces the following aquacrops.

• Clams & Oysters

• Hybrid Bass & Shrimp

• Ornamental Plants & Fish

• Salmon & Tilapia

• Snook & Red Drum

Aquaculture began around 3500BC with producing carp in this country.

• China

• Egypt

• Europe

• Japan

• United States

Which of the following water parameters has the greatest effect on fish physiology?

• clarity

• light

• tannin

• temperature

• turbidity

A crustacean exoskeleton is made of this polysaccharide.

• bone

• chitin

• leather

• scales

• skin

The seed of this Northern Quahog, Mercenaria mercenaria, is planted off shore in submerged bags stapled to the ocean floor.

• Hard Clams

• Oysters

• Shrimp

• Sponge

• Scallops

Which of the following is an important safety concern for producers growing fish in Florida waters?

• Detritus

• Cormorants

• Drowning

• Nets

• Turtles

The normal salinity of ocean water is _____ parts per thousand.

• 20

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 45

Which of the following substances determine alkalinity of water?

• calcium and magnesium ions

• calcium and potassium ions

• carbonate and bicarbonateions

• iron and calcium ions

• sulfur and iron ions