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