Marine Food Resources Quiz

What is an abundant source of food for humans and marine life?

• The desert

• The ocean

• The forest

• The mountains

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Why are ocean food resources important for global food security?

• They provide essential nutrients and proteins

• They are easy to transport

• They are always cheap

• They are only for marine animals

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How do ocean food resources contribute to human diets?

• By providing essential nutrients and proteins

• By providing only water

• By providing only fats

• By providing only carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT an example of seafood?

• Fish

• Shellfish

• Seaweed

• Pork

What are fish?

• Cold-blooded aquatic animals with fins, gills, and a backbone.

• Warm-blooded land animals with fur.

• Insects that live in water.

• Mammals that fly.

Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as being provided by fish?

• Protein

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Fiber

• Vitamins

Which of the following is a characteristic of demersal fish?

• Live near the ocean floor

• Live in the open ocean

• Live in the sky

• Live in forests

What is a major sustainability concern related to fishing?

• Overfishing depletes fish stocks

• Increased rainfall

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

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Which of the following is NOT a sustainability concern mentioned in the material?

• Water pollution from factories

• Overfishing

• Bycatch

• Depletion of fish stocks

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Which of the following best describes wild-caught fishing?

• Catching fish using traps, nets, and longlines

• Farming fish in tanks

• Growing plants in water

• Using chemicals to catch fish

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