- 1. What is the scientific name for herring?
A) Sardina pilchardus
B) Clupea harengus
C) Oncorhynchus kisutch
D) Engraulis encrasicolus
- 2. Herring are considered a _________ fish.
A) Predatory
B) Bottom-dwelling
C) Forage
D) Herbivorous
- 3. Herring belong to the order ________.
A) Salmoniformes
B) Clupeiformes
C) Perciformes
D) Scombriformes
- 4. What is the primary habitat of herring in the wild?
A) Freshwater lakes
B) Swamps
C) Marine waters
D) Coral reefs
- 5. Herring typically form large ________ during migration.
A) Herds
B) Flocks
C) Colonies
D) Schools
- 6. Herring have a ________ body shape which helps them swim in large groups.
A) Boxy
B) Streamlined
C) Squiggly
D) Bulbous
- 7. What is a common ingredient in herring marinades?
A) Honey
B) Vinegar
C) Mayonnaise
D) Soy sauce
- 8. Which country is known for its traditional pickled herring dish called 'Sill'?
A) Thailand
B) Mexico
C) Greece
D) Sweden
- 9. Which ocean is known for its abundance of Pacific herring?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 10. What is the herring's role in the marine ecosystem?
A) Apex predator
B) Key prey species
C) Scavenger
D) Filter feeder
- 11. What is the primary export market for Norwegian herring?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) China
D) Italy
- 12. What is the traditional accompaniment to pickled herring in the Netherlands?
A) Onions
B) Carrots
C) Tomatoes
D) Cucumbers
- 13. Herring are a significant component of cuisine in which region?
A) Scandinavia
B) Australia
C) South America
D) Middle East
- 14. Herring are known for what distinctive behavior during reproduction?
A) Brood care
B) Live-bearing
C) Mass spawning
D) Internal fertilization
- 15. What family of fish does herring belong to?
A) Gadidae
B) Salmonidae
C) Clupeidae
D) Scombridae
- 16. What is the common coloration of herring?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Yellow
D) Silver
- 17. What is a traditional drink served with herring in Scandinavian cuisine?
A) Tequila
B) Mulled wine
C) Aquavit
D) Sake
- 18. Herring are known for their high content of ________.
A) Vitamin C
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Omega-3 fatty acids
- 19. What is the method used for catching herring in commercial fisheries?
A) Purse seining
B) Trawling
C) Trap fishing
D) Hook and line
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