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