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