Understanding Fishways and Their Engineering

Understanding Fishways and Their Engineering

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Design, Engineering

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explores the environmental impact of dams, focusing on fishways that help migratory fish navigate these barriers. It discusses the engineering challenges in designing effective fishways, the various types of fish ladders, and their effectiveness. The video also highlights innovative solutions for fish passage and the importance of balancing human needs with wildlife conservation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by migratory fish due to dam construction?

Increased predation

Lack of food supply

Fragmentation of habitat

Increased water temperature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of a fish ladder?

To generate hydropower

To mimic natural river conditions for fish passage

To provide a resting place for fish

To increase water flow speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of attraction flow in fish ladder design?

To cool down the water temperature

To increase water storage

To guide fish to the ladder entrance

To reduce water turbulence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fish ladder design is sensitive to water level changes above the dam?

Pool and weir design

Fish elevator

Fish lock

Vertical slot fishway

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant limitation of pool and weir fishway designs?

They limit the species and fitness of fish that can pass

They require constant maintenance

They are not suitable for large dams

They are too expensive to build

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do scientists primarily measure the effectiveness of fishways?

By measuring water quality

By counting the number of fish passing through

By observing fish behavior in the wild

By tracking fish migration patterns

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one innovative solution mentioned for fish passage where traditional ladders aren't feasible?

Underwater tunnels

Fish nets

Woosh Fish Cannon

Fish elevators

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