Fish Culture and Aquaculture Quiz

In a small coastal town, MIDDLE and LAST noticed that the local fishermen were struggling to catch enough fish to meet the demand of the growing population. They decided to explore why people started culturing fish instead of relying only on the sea.

• Because fish became too expensive

• Because people wanted to try new food

• Because the sea could no longer provide enough fish due to overfishing and population growth

• Because fish farming was easier than fishing in the sea

During a school project on aquaculture, LAST and FIRST were fascinated by the history of pearl oyster culture in Japan. They learned about a significant figure who is known as the pioneer of this practice. Who is this influential person?

• Jacob of Westphalia

• Mikimota

• Leonard Mascall

• Dr. Pio Valencia

During a school project, LAST and INITIAL were researching the history of aquaculture in the United States. They discovered that the first species of fish reared in the country was significant for both ecological and economic reasons. What was this species?

• Tilapia

• Milkfish

• Catfish

• Goldfish

In a school project, INITIAL and MIDDLE are tasked with researching the fishpond industry in the Philippines. They discover that certain towns are considered pioneers in this field. Which towns did they find out about?

• Navotas and Malabon

• Cebu and Davao

• Iloilo and Makati

• Nueva Ecija and Baguio

During a field trip to a brackishwater pond in the Philippines, LAST, NAME, and FIRST were tasked with identifying the most important species cultured in that environment. What did they discover?

• Tilapia and carp

• Catfish and mudfish

• Milkfish and prawns

• Goldfish and gourami

In a small town, NAME and FIRST decided to start a fish farming business. They built a pond where they could raise fish. What is the main feature of their pond culture?

• Fish are raised in running water

• Fish are enclosed in a cage with no bottom

• Water is kept in an enclosed area using dikes or bunds

• Water is reused with no replacement

In a local fish farming competition, FIRST and NAME are trying to determine which aquaculture system is best for raising fish using running water. They come across different methods and need to choose the right one.

• Cage culture

• Raceway culture

• Pen culture

• Pond culture

During a field trip to a local aquaculture farm, NAME and LAST learned about different aquaculture practices. They discovered that pen culture is different from cage culture. What makes pen culture different from cage culture?

• Pen culture has no water flow

• Pen culture is open at the bottom

• Pen culture uses recycled water

• Pen culture is only used for shellfish

In a local aquaculture farm managed by LAST, NAME, they have implemented a system that reuses water and replaces less than 10% daily. Which system are they using?

• Recirculating Aquaculture System

• Raceway Culture

• Pond Culture

• Pen Culture

In a local fish farming competition, how is the fish kept in place?

• By using dikes and bunds

• By enclosing the fish in running water

• By placing fish in open water

• By enclosing the fish in a cage on all sides