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