- 1. What is the scientific name for herring?
A) Oncorhynchus kisutch
B) Clupea harengus
C) Engraulis encrasicolus
D) Sardina pilchardus
- 2. Herring are considered a _________ fish.
A) Bottom-dwelling
B) Herbivorous
C) Predatory
D) Forage
- 3. Herring belong to the order ________.
A) Scombriformes
B) Salmoniformes
C) Clupeiformes
D) Perciformes
- 4. What is the primary habitat of herring in the wild?
A) Freshwater lakes
B) Marine waters
C) Coral reefs
D) Swamps
- 5. Herring typically form large ________ during migration.
A) Colonies
B) Herds
C) Schools
D) Flocks
- 6. Herring have a ________ body shape which helps them swim in large groups.
A) Bulbous
B) Streamlined
C) Squiggly
D) Boxy
- 7. What is a common ingredient in herring marinades?
A) Mayonnaise
B) Soy sauce
C) Honey
D) Vinegar
- 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) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 10. What is the herring's role in the marine ecosystem?
A) Filter feeder
B) Key prey species
C) Apex predator
D) Scavenger
- 11. What is the primary export market for Norwegian herring?
A) China
B) Italy
C) United States
D) Japan
- 12. What is the traditional accompaniment to pickled herring in the Netherlands?
A) Onions
B) Carrots
C) Cucumbers
D) Tomatoes
- 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) Brood care
B) Mass spawning
C) Internal fertilization
D) Live-bearing
- 15. What family of fish does herring belong to?
A) Gadidae
B) Clupeidae
C) Salmonidae
D) Scombridae
- 16. What is the common coloration of herring?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Silver
D) Blue
- 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) Omega-3 fatty acids
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin C
- 19. What is the method used for catching herring in commercial fisheries?
A) Trap fishing
B) Trawling
C) Purse seining
D) Hook and line
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