Trout Pre-Quiz

What do fry (young trout) eat?

• Aquatic insects

• Microscopic plants and animals

• Crustaceans

• Other small fishes

What is the primary diet of fry?

• Aquatic insects

• Microscopic plants and animals

• Crustaceans

• Small fishes

What is the maximum temperature requirement for trout habitat?

• 75 degrees F

• 68 degrees F

• 70 degrees F

• 80 degrees F

What type of water do trout typically require?

• Still water

• Rushing water

• Warm water

• Saltwater

What is the best temperature for trout habitat in Fahrenheit?

• 100 degrees F

• 50 degrees F

• 0 degrees F

• 75 degrees F

What makes trout fun to catch?

• They are very slow.

• They are easy to find.

• They are fast swimmers.

• They are always hungry.

Why are trout indicators of a healthy watershed?

• They need clean water to survive.

• They eat a lot of plants.

• They live in polluted areas.

• They are very noisy.

What is the final stage in the trout life cycle?

• Fry

• Alevin

• Adult

• adults

What is the first stage in the trout life cycle?

• Fry

• Alevin

• Adult

• Egg

What do you call trout when they just hatched and have the egg sac attached to their body?

• Fry

• Alevin (sac-fry)

• Adult

• Egg