Aquaculture

What is the environmental impact of bivalve aquaculture compared to arable crops?

• Higher land and freshwater use

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• Higher carbon footprint

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the potential risk associated with consuming bivalves?

• Low export value

• Concentration and consumption of harmful micro-organisms present in the water in which they are farmed

• High vitamin content

• No health risk

What is the potential of developing 1% of the suitable coastline for bivalve farming?

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 1 billion people

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 500 million people

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 100 million people

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 10 billion people

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How can bivalves be turned into fortified food to tackle malnutrition?

• By encapsulating nutrients in a feed

• By increasing harmful micro-organisms

• By reducing vitamin content

• By decreasing sustainability

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the estimated coastline suitable for growing bivalve shellfish?

• 1 million sq km

• 3 million sq km

• 1.5 million sq km

• 2 million sq km

What is the purpose of conducting a bioassay before chemical treatment?

• To determine the safety and effectiveness of the proposed chemical treatment

• To measure the pH level of the water

• To estimate the weight of the fish

• To calculate the volume of the pond

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the approved use of acetic acid (vinegar) in fish culture?

• Fungicide

• Herbicide

• Disinfectant

• Parasiticide

What is the approved use of salt in fish culture?

• Osmoregulatory enhancer

• Fungicide

• Algaecide

• Disinfectant

What is the approved use of hydrated and slaked lime in fish culture?

• Disinfectant

• Pond sterilants

• Herbicide

• Parasiticide

What is the approved use of rotenone in fish culture?

• Disinfectant

• Fungicide

• Parasiticide

• Nonfood fish toxicant