Maximum Sustainable Yield

A fish stock has a carrying capacity of 1000. What is the maximum sustainable yield?

• 1000

• 800

• 500

• 100

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

Points of zero yield are shown at letter(s)

• A only

• B and C

• D and E

• none of these

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Which letter represents sustainable fishing?

• A

• B and C

• D and E

• D

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

How would the harvest of this fish species be characterized from year 10 to 15?

• Sustainable

• Unsustainable

• Impossible to tell from the information given

• Decreasing the minimum size from 4 to 3 inches

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following rule changes would be ensure the harvest of this fish is sustainable from year 25 to 30?

• Increasing minimum size from 3 to 4 inches

• Increasing the quota from 4 to 5

• Increasing the length of the season for this fish

• Decreasing the minimum size from 4 to 3 inches

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the concept of Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) in fisheries management?

• The maximum number of fish that can be caught without depleting the stock

• The minimum number of fish that must be left in the ocean

• The average number of fish caught per year

• The total number of fish in the ocean

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following factors is crucial for determining the Maximum Sustainable Yield of a fish population?

• Water temperature

• Fish growth rate

• Ocean depth

• Salinity levels

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

If a fish population has a growth rate of 10% per year and a carrying capacity of 2000, what is the Maximum Sustainable Yield?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

Why is it important to calculate the Maximum Sustainable Yield in wildlife management?

• To maximize short-term profits

• To ensure long-term sustainability of the species

• To increase the number of predators

• To reduce fishing costs

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following equations represents the Maximum Sustainable Yield?

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1