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