Nets

Which method is harmful because of bycatch like turtles and dolphins getting stuck in the net?

• gill net

• dredge net

• purse seine

• trawl net

• longlining

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which method is harmful because of bycatch like dolphins, sharks, or anything else in the area?

• gill net

• dredge net

• purse seine

• trawl net

• longlining

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

This most likely shows

• a dredge net

• a trawl net

• a purse seine net

• longlining

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which is effective for large target fish like barracuda and tuna?

• gill net

• dredge net

• purse seine

• trawl net

• longlining

Which type of fishing net is designed to encircle fish and is drawn closed at the bottom like a drawstring bag?

• Gill net

• Dredge net

• Purse seine

• Trawl net

What is the primary environmental concern associated with the use of gill nets in fishing?

• Overfishing

• Bycatch of non-target species

• Destruction of coral reefs

• Water pollution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which type of net is typically used for bottom trawling to catch fish living near the sea floor?

• Gill net

• Dredge net

• Purse seine

• Trawl net

In which type of fishing method are nets used to create a barrier that fish swim into and become entangled?

• Gill net

• Dredge net

• Purse seine

• Trawl net

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which fishing method involves dragging a net along the sea floor, often causing habitat destruction?

• Gill net

• Dredge net

• Purse seine

• Trawl net

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is a common consequence of using purse seine nets in fishing?

• Increased fish population

• Bycatch of dolphins and other marine mammals

• Improved water quality

• Reduced fishing effort

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5