How to fish with weirs, nets, and traps - Exam
  • 1. What is a fish weir primarily designed to do?
A) Scare fish away.
B) Electrocute fish.
C) Attract fish with bait.
D) Funnel fish into a contained area.
  • 2. What is a common material used to build weirs?
A) Aluminum foil
B) Stones and wood
C) Plastic sheeting
D) Cardboard
  • 3. What type of water body is a weir most suitable for?
A) Swimming pools
B) Deep oceans
C) Shallow rivers
D) Large lakes
  • 4. Which of these is a type of fishing net?
A) Trap net
B) Dam net
C) Seine net
D) Weir net
  • 5. What does 'mesh size' refer to in netting?
A) The size of the net openings.
B) The weight of the net.
C) The color of the net.
D) The length of the net.
  • 6. What is a gill net designed to do?
A) Catch fish by their tails.
B) Entangle fish by their gills.
C) Force fish to swim into a container.
D) Trap fish with bait.
  • 7. Which net type is typically dragged along the bottom?
A) Cast net
B) Trammel net
C) Trawl net
D) Drift net
  • 8. What is a fish trap?
A) A type of fishing knot.
B) A closed container designed to catch fish.
C) A type of bait.
D) A type of fishing rod.
  • 9. What is a common material for constructing fish traps?
A) Paper mache
B) Wire mesh
C) Cotton fabric
D) Sand
  • 10. What is often used to lure fish into a trap?
A) Bright lights
B) Electricity
C) Bait
D) Loud noises
  • 11. What is a fyke net?
A) A square shaped net.
B) A cylindrical trap net with wings.
C) A very small net.
D) A net used only in saltwater.
  • 12. What is the primary advantage of using a weir?
A) Can catch large quantities of fish.
B) Works in all water depths.
C) Requires little maintenance.
D) Catches fish very selectively.
  • 13. What is a potential environmental impact of poorly managed weir use?
A) Obstruction of fish migration.
B) Increased fish populations.
C) Improved water quality.
D) Algae bloom prevention.
  • 14. What is a dip net?
A) A small net attached to a handle for scooping fish.
B) A net used only for catching crabs.
C) A net that sinks to the bottom.
D) A very large net.
  • 15. What is the role of floats on a gill net?
A) To attract fish.
B) To keep the net suspended in the water.
C) To weigh the net down.
D) To mark the net's location.
  • 16. What is the role of weights on a seine net?
A) To make the net more visible.
B) To make the net float.
C) To scare fish into the net.
D) To keep the bottom of the net on the seabed.
  • 17. Which of these is an ethical consideration when using nets and traps?
A) Avoiding bycatch of non-target species.
B) Using the smallest possible mesh size.
C) Leaving nets unattended for long periods.
D) Fishing in spawning grounds.
  • 18. What type of trap is often used for catching crustaceans?
A) Fyke net
B) Seine
C) Pot
D) Hoop net
  • 19. What is a cast net?
A) A stationary net anchored to the bottom.
B) A net used for catching birds.
C) A net dragged behind a boat.
D) A circular net thrown over an area.
  • 20. What is the legal consideration before fishing with weirs, nets and traps?
A) Fishing license and regulations
B) Buying the most expensive equipment.
C) Fishing without informing anyone.
D) Fishing in restricted areas.
  • 21. What is a trammel net?
A) A net made of silk.
B) A small hand-held net.
C) A net used only for catching salmon.
D) A type of gill net with multiple layers of mesh.
  • 22. Which net type is often used from a boat or shore to catch fish close to the surface?
A) Trawl net
B) Set net
C) Lift net
D) Trammel net
  • 23. What environmental condition can affect the efficiency of a fish weir?
A) Cloud coverage
B) Air temperature
C) Water level
D) Soil composition
  • 24. What is a major advantage of using fish traps?
A) They can be left unattended for a period of time.
B) They work well in fast-flowing rivers.
C) They are inexpensive to build.
D) They are very selective in the fish they catch.
  • 25. What is the meaning of 'bycatch'?
A) A type of fishing bait.
B) The main target species for fishing.
C) Unintended species caught during fishing.
D) The legal limit of fish that can be caught.
  • 26. What is a possible negative consequence of using small mesh nets?
A) Increased visibility to fish.
B) Reduced water flow through the net.
C) The net becoming too heavy to lift.
D) Catching juvenile fish before they can reproduce.
  • 27. Which of these factors contribute to the efficiency of fish trap?
A) Color and size.
B) Water depth and flow.
C) Location and bait.
D) Weight and smell.
  • 28. Why is it important to check weirs, nets, and traps regularly?
A) To keep the equipment clean.
B) To protect the equipment from the sun.
C) To prevent the caught fish from spoiling or escaping.
D) To keep other fisherman away.
  • 29. What should you do if you catch an endangered species in your net or trap?
A) Keep it if it's already dead.
B) Report it to the local market.
C) Release it unharmed immediately.
D) Sell it to a collector.
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