Chapter 17 Marine Bio Test

Chapter 17
Resources from the Sea

Multiple Choice Questions 1. Finfish and shellfish provide approximately what percentage of animal protein consumed by humans around the world?
A. 0.5%
B. 1%
C. 10%
D. 20%
E. 30% 2. Traditional fisheries are those that:
A. Catches are routinely recorded
B. Catch shellfish, not finfish
C. Do not use boats
D. Use relatively simple gear and methods
E. Catches are not sold to the general public 3. When did the world population reach 6 billion?
A. Not yet: it is expected to reach 6 billion by 2010
B. Not yet: it is expected to reach 6 billion by 2020
C. 1985
D. 1990
E. Late 1990s

4. One nation where annual catches have not significantly decreased since the late 1980s:
A. Japan
B. Russia
C. United States
D. China
E. Canada 5. Most marine food resources are taken from:
A. Coral reefs
B. The continental shelf
C. Open waters off the continental shelf
D. Estuaries
E. Mariculture ponds 6. The largest fish catches are those of:
A. Tunas
B. Herrings, sardines, and other clupeoid fishes
C. Cod, haddocks, related fishes
D. Salmon
E. Sharks, rays, and skates 7. By definition, demersal catches are those that are harvested from:
A. The open water
B. The bottom
C. Estuaries
D. Waters where primary production is increased by upwelling
E. The continental shelf 8. By definition, pelagic catches are those that are harvested from:
A. The open water
B. The bottom
C. Estuaries
D. Waters where primary production is increased by upwelling
E. The continental shelf

9. Clupeoid fishes are least likely to be consumed in what way?
A. In pet food
B. Fish flour
C. Fish meal
D. In products such as margarine
E. Direct consumption 10. The major fishing areas of the world are mostly located in waters:
A. Where coral reefs are common
B. Where equatorial upwelling takes place
C. In open waters far from coasts
D. Where coastal upwelling takes place
E. Around