Fin-tatic Quizzes

What is aquaculture?

• Farming of aquatic organisms in a controlled environment

• Growing crops in fields

• Raising cattle on a farm

• Hunting wild animals

What is the main reason for the increase in fish consumption despite stagnant wild fish catches?

• Increase in fish population

• Improved fishing techniques

• Decrease in fish demand

• Overfishing and climate change

What percentage of the world's consumed fish comes from fish farming?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 10%

What are the two basic types of aquaculture mentioned in the text?

• Forest and grassland

• Desert and tropical

• Mountain and valley

• Marine and freshwater

What is the main goal of aquaculture in relation to feeding the global population?

• Reduce fish consumption

• Destroy natural habitats

• Provide sustainable protein

• Increase overfishing

What are some concerns associated with fish farming mentioned in the text?

• Increasing fish population, reducing overfishing

• Preserving natural habitats, reducing waste

• Creating jobs, improving health measures

• Polluting the environment, using pesticides and antibiotics

What is the main issue with some types of aqua farms being unsustainable?

• Raising carnivorous fish that require wild fish for food

• Using advanced technology for farming

• Following strict guidelines for sustainability

• Growing only plant-based organisms

What are some benefits of aquaculture compared to land-based protein production?

• Nutritional benefits like omega-3s and minerals

• Lower protein quality

• Higher production costs

• Less environmental impact

Which countries in the EU are highly dependent on imported seafood?

• Spain, France, Italy, Greece

• Germany, Sweden, Poland, Portugal

• UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria

• Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Hungary

What is the main concern about aquaculture's impact on natural habitats?

• Preserving biodiversity

• Destroying mangroves and other habitats

• Promoting wildlife conservation

• Enhancing ecosystem health