Wildlife officials drop fish out of airplanes in Utah

Wildlife officials drop fish out of airplanes in Utah

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the method of restocking remote mountain lakes by dropping small fish from airplanes. These fish, typically 3 to 7 centimeters long, are used to replenish over 200 lakes annually. Officials claim a 95% survival rate due to the fish's small size. Historically, fish were transported using milk cans and animals like horses to reach remote areas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method used to restock remote mountain lakes with fish?

Transporting fish by train

Carrying fish in backpacks

Dropping fish from airplanes

Using helicopters to deliver fish

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long are the fish typically used for restocking?

1 to 2 centimeters

3 to 7 centimeters

10 to 15 centimeters

8 to 10 centimeters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of fish are expected to survive the drop from airplanes?

75%

100%

50%

95%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the previous methods used to transport fish to remote areas?

Using drones

Carrying in plastic bags

Transporting in milk cans

Using bicycles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animals were used in the past to help transport fish to remote lakes?

Camels

Elephants

Horses

Dogs