Pacific Salmon Quiz

What are the five species of Pacific salmon?

• Trout, Bass, Catfish, Perch, Pike

• Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, Chum

• Goldfish, Koi, Guppy, Betta, Angelfish

• Tuna, Swordfish, Halibut, Cod, Haddock

Which species of Pacific salmon is known for its large size and is found in the northern Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea?

• Atlantic salmon

• Sockeye salmon

• Coho salmon

• Chinook salmon

Which species of Pacific salmon is known for its distinctive hump on the back and is found in the rivers of the Pacific Northwest?

• Blue salmon

• Pink salmon

• Yellow salmon

• Green salmon

In which type of water do Pacific salmon typically spawn?

• Swamp water

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Distilled water

What are the key components of a Pacific salmon's habitat?

• Clean and cold water, suitable gravel for spawning, and access to the ocean for feeding and growth

• Shallow and stagnant water, no gravel for spawning, and access to the mountains for feeding and growth

• Polluted water, rocky terrain for spawning, and access to the desert for feeding and growth

• Warm and murky water, unsuitable gravel for spawning, and access to freshwater for feeding and growth

What are some identifying features of a Chinook salmon?

• Striped tail and white gums

• Blue back and red gums

• Dark spots on the back and tail, black gums, and large size

• Small size and no spots

How do Pacific salmon navigate back to their natal streams for spawning?

• Sense of smell

• Magnetic field detection

• Visual landmarks

• Echolocation

What are the different stages of the Pacific salmon life cycle?

• Larva, pupa, adult, mating, laying eggs

• Infant, toddler, child, teenager, adult, elderly, death

• Spawning, egg incubation, alevin, fry, smolt, adult, and spawning again

• Hatching, tadpole, juvenile, adult, spawning

What is the average lifespan of a Pacific salmon?

• 20 to 25 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 10 to 15 years

How do Pacific salmon contribute to the ecosystem of their habitat?

• Pacific salmon contribute to the ecosystem by providing nutrients to the surrounding environment through their migration and spawning activities.

• Pacific salmon contribute to the ecosystem by disrupting the natural balance of their habitat.

• Pacific salmon contribute to the ecosystem by causing pollution in their habitat.

• Pacific salmon contribute to the ecosystem by depleting the nutrients in the surrounding environment.

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