Sustainable Fishing Practices and Challenges

Sustainable Fishing Practices and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of overfishing on ocean fisheries over the last half-century?

It has reduced the number of fishing boats.

It has tripled the rate of overfishing.

It has doubled the fish population.

It has increased the size of fish.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of fishing boats are small-scale?

100%

75%

50%

98%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species are primarily relied upon by the fishing industry in Puerto Rico?

Swordfish, marlin, and sardines

Shrimp, crab, and mackerel

Salmon, tuna, and cod

Lobster, queen conch, and deep water snappers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to work with the fishery sector in Puerto Rico?

To eliminate fishing altogether

To diversify their catch and ensure sustainability

To increase the number of fishing boats

To reduce the number of fish species

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key reason for the sustainability of the fishing practices described?

Ignoring environmental regulations

Fishing everything available

Use of massive industrial boats

Small-scale, artisanal methods

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using glow-in-the-dark jigs in fishing?

To signal other boats

To illuminate the ocean floor

To attract squids

To scare away predators

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected challenge did the fishers face during the expedition?

A shortage of fuel

A sudden storm

A broken fishing net

A lack of bait

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