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WorksheetsShellfish in Oman
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Why is Oman's fishing industry continuing to expand?
it is their main economy
the people love to eat shellfish
research into marine life is growing stronger
research into marine life is subsidised by the government
Why was the abalone shellfish originally important?
it is the lifestyle of the people there
abalone is their favourite food
because of the high content of zinc they contain
because of the pearls they contain
Where is the only place in Oman that the abalone is obtained from?
the shores of Dhofar
the shores of Oman
the shores of Omani
the depths of the Arabian Sea
What health benefit does eating abalone provide?
zinc oxide and other minerals
Omega-2 fatty acid
Omega-3 fatty acid
Omega plus fatty acid
In what way is the abalone different from other shellfish?
it has more meat
it has no shell
it has only one shell
it has no smell
How is the habitat of the young abalone?
live in small groups underneath cracks in rocks
live in small groups underneath medium-sized rocks
live in groups of up to 12
live in groups of up to 12 underneath cracks in rocks
Why is modern diving equipment prohibited?
to prevent from over-fishing
to prevent disturbance to the abalones
to prevent noise pollution in the waters
to prevent disturbance to the sea-bed
Why are abalone so rare globally?
They are difficult to find in the sea
They don't survive easily
Not all waters are conducive to cultivate this type of shellfish
the sea is polluted
What two pieces of equipment do the abalone divers always use?
face mask and fins
face mask and knife
knife and fins
face mask and oxygen tank
What type of water do abalone need to live in?
rich, cold water
rich, warm water
cool sea water
clean, clear sea water
