Intro to Aquaculture Quiz

What is aquaculture?

• Farming of terrestrial animals

• Manufacturing of electronics

• Farming of aquatic animals and aquatic plants

• Mining of minerals

Which of the following is a freshwater farmed species?

• Seabass

• Tiger Prawn

• White Shrimp

• Red Tilapia

What is the main source of protein provided by fish?

• 6.7%

• 25%

• 10%

• 15%

What is the main objective of aquaculture in terms of food security?

• Limiting food access

• Improving food utilization

• Reducing food availability

• Increasing food wastage

Which theory of aquaculture involves constructing water areas around castles or communities to hold fish?

• Catch-and-hold theory

• Oxbow theory

• Trap-and-crop theory

• Concentration theory

What is the estimated percentage of people relying on fish for 20% of their daily protein intake?

• 500 million

• 3.1 billion

• 2.7 billion

• 1.5 billion

Which country was the cradle of the beginning of aquaculture utilizing mainly the common carp?

• India

• China

• Japan

• France

What is the main role of international trade in fisheries products?

• Generating foreign exchange

• Decreasing employment

• Limiting food options

• Reducing foreign exchange

What is the main source of employment in aquaculture?

• Boat construction

• Processing and packaging

• Construction and repairs

• Research and administration

Which theory of aquaculture involves blocking the exit of fish and crustaceans from water areas?

• Trap-and-crop theory

• Concentration theory

• Catch-and-hold theory

• Oxbow theory