Fish Trapping Techniques and Challenges

Fish Trapping Techniques and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial explores the journey to a waterfall, highlighting the overwhelming power of nature. It discusses the migration of fish and the challenges faced in fishing, emphasizing the need to avoid overfished or endangered species. The tutorial details the process of setting fish traps, crafted by local fishermen, and the importance of selecting the right location for optimal catch. It concludes with the difficulties of securing traps in fast-moving waters.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's initial reaction upon reaching the waterfalls?

Fearful of the water's power

Amazed by the thundering sound

Indifferent to the surroundings

Eager to swim in the water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do fish gather near the base of the waterfalls?

To find food

To escape predators

To migrate up the river

To rest in calm waters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's main concern while catching fish for the village?

Fishing only during the day

Avoiding overfished or endangered species

Catching the largest fish possible

Using the most modern equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for making the fish traps used by the narrator?

A group of scientists

The narrator alone

A local factory

The village fishermen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of adjusting the size and style of the fish traps?

To catch as many fish as possible

To single out specific species of fish

To reduce the cost of materials

To make the traps more durable

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the side channel considered a perfect place to set a fish trap?

The current funnels fish into the trap

The water is calm and still

It is the widest part of the river

It is easy to access by boat

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the narrator face when positioning the fish trap?

Insufficient manpower

Unfamiliarity with the area

Fast-moving water

Lack of proper tools

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's strategy to ensure the trap stays in place?

Creating a solid frame

Using heavy stones

Anchoring it with a boat

Tying it to a tree