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WorksheetsAquaculture
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
The factor that will have the most impact on the successful operation of an aquaculture facility is:
feed additives.
funding level.
water quality.
worker experience.
Having a market for fish that are produced is a prime consideration when:
assessing the fish lab space and needs for the operation.
dealing with a bank for a loan.
deciding on the species of fish to grow.
determining the size of the aquaculture facility.
When one is establishing an aquaculture operation, the need for more time to develop markets for the aquaculture products is the main reason to:
begin with multiple production facilities.
develop long-range expansion goals.
invest heavily in the operation.
start with a small operation.
Being too close to public waters or in a wetland may prevent construction of an aquaculture facility because of:
boating guidelines.
housing regulations.
safety issues.
zoning laws.
Two of the least successful types of aquaculture facilities for large-scale fish production are:
cages and levee ponds.
raceways and watershed ponds.
recirculating systems and cages.
watershed ponds and cages.
Tilapia, trout, salmon, catfish, and crab are commonly farmed fish species.
True
False
Poor water quality can lead to the spread of disease.
True
False
The release of pollutants and chemicals can damage aquatic ecosystems.
True
False
Fish nets are used to catch and harvest fish in aquaculture operations.
True
False
group of animals, like oysters or mussles
Aquaculture
Crustaceans
Mollusks
Eutrophication
group of animals, like shrimp or crayfish
Aquaculture
Crustaceans
Mollusks
Eutrophication
Which of the following is the best source of aquaculture production water
Aquifer well
shallow well
Stream
Spring
Pond
Aquaculture began around 3500 B.C. with producing carp in this country.
China
Egypt
Europe
Japan
United States
Approximately ____ percent of the animal protein consumed by humans is derived from fish.
5
10
15
20
