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