Ecology Unit Quiz Labaids

What percentage of the world's population relies on seafood as a major source of protein?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

A fishery is an industry that _______ or raises a specific type of fish or shellfish to be processed or sold.

• hunts

• catches

• buys

• sells

Fisheries include recreational fishing, which is fishing for _______.

• food

• fun

• profit

• sport

What is the primary importance of fisheries according to the text?

• Source of income

• Source of food

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

The sustainability of fisheries is critical to the livelihoods and nutrition of billions of people. True or False?

• True

• False

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What is necessary for fisheries stakeholders to determine for a fishery to be sustainable?

• The type of fish

• The sustainability of the fishery

• The location of the fishery

• The size of the fishery.

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What kinds of information and data are needed to manage a fishery sustainably?

• Fish population data

• Water quality data

• Fishing methods

• All of the above.

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The graph in Figure B shows wild saltwater fish stocks over time. What can you infer from this data?

• A) Fish stocks are increasing

• B) Fish stocks are decreasing

• C) Fish stocks are stable

• D) No change

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In the context of fisheries, what does the term 'sustainable' mean?

• Unlimited fishing

• Balanced fishing practices

• No fishing allowed

• Fishing only in summer

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Fill in the blank: Fisheries are an important source of _______ and food throughout the world.

• Entertainment

• Income

• Pollution

• Waste

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