- 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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