Environmental Sciences: Fishing

Environmental Sciences: Fishing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

7th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 4+ times

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Mr. Andersen discusses the impact of fishing on the environment, highlighting the problem of overfishing and the Tragedy of the Commons. He explains various fishing techniques and the concept of sustainable yield. The video also covers the collapse of the North Atlantic Cod fishery and the role of aquaculture in addressing overfishing. Sustainable practices and regulations, including quotas, are emphasized as solutions to maintain healthy fish populations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant issue caused by commercial fishing?

Overfishing

Increased tourism

Decreased seafood demand

Improved fish quality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a traditional fishing technique?

Hand and spear

Trapping

Angling

Aquaculture

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'Tragedy of the Commons' in the context of fishing?

A technique for sustainable fishing

A situation where shared resources are overused

A method to increase fish population

A type of fishery management

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event is a classic example of overfishing?

Collapse of the North Atlantic Cod fishery

Increase in aquaculture

Introduction of fishing quotas

Rise in seafood prices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the concept of 'sustainable yield' aim to achieve?

Maximize fish catch regardless of population

Maintain a healthy fish population

Reduce fishing regulations

Increase fish prices

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a fish population if the catch rate matches the growth rate?

The population increases

The population becomes extinct

The population decreases

The population remains stable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major benefit of aquaculture?

It eliminates the need for fishing regulations

It allows for a greater density of fish

It increases the biodiversity of wild fish

It reduces the need for fish farming

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