Fishing Nets: History and Modern Techniques

Fishing Nets: History and Modern Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary method of fishing in ancient times before nets were developed?

Using wooden sticks

Using woven baskets

Using metal hooks

Using stone traps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the oldest fishing net discovered, dating back to 8300 BC?

Mesopotamia

Antria

Norway

Egypt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material was primarily used for making fishing nets before the introduction of synthetic fibers?

Nylon

Cotton

Silk

Polyester

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of modern fishing net is designed to catch fish by their gills?

Cast net

Push net

Gill net

Trammel net

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key advantage of using synthetic materials for fishing nets?

They are biodegradable

They are more durable

They are heavier

They are more expensive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the mesh size in fishing nets?

To increase the net's weight

To control the type of fish caught

To determine the net's color

To make the net float

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of net is used to catch shrimp and small fish in shallow waters?

Cast net

Push net

Trammel net

Gill net

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