fishing Flashcards
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Define fishing
An act of catching fish from oceans
seas
rivers
lakes
ponds and streams is called fishing. It is a primary human activity
write the names of two important types of fishing. or Define inland water fishing/Define fresh water fishing and marine fishing
There are two types of fishing. i)Inland or fresh water fishing The catching of fish from rivers
lakes
streams
canals and ponds is called inland fishing or fresh water fishing.10% to 12% fish production of the world is obtained from inland water. Roe
trout and rainbow are important examples of fresh water or inland fishing. ii)marine fishing. The catching of fish from seas and oceans is called marine fishing. 88% to 90% fishproduction in the world is obtained from seas and oceans. Salmon
pilchard
snapper
tuna
anchovies
halibut
haddock and cod are important examples of marine fishing.
Write short note on export of fish in the World.
Many countries of the world especially those situated on the coastal areas. These countries export a major quantity of fish and earn foreign exchange. China
India
Pakistan
Peru
Sri Lanka
Egypt
Australia
New Zealand
Russia
Norway and England are the major exporting countries in the world.
what is nutrient value of the fish?
(i)Fish a cheapest source of calcium (ii)Fish also provides us proteins (iii)Fish provide us vitamins (A and D) (iv)It is best sources of fats (v)Fish provide us minerals and phosphorus
Fishing belongs from which economic activity? Fishing is a primary human economic activity. Describe the importance of fish. OR State four advantage of fish.
1 Fish provide us calcium
minerals
phosphorus and vitamins (A and D). 2 Fish are also source of fish oil which used in industries and medicines. 3 It is best sources of human diet. 4 Fish wastes are also best source of poultry feeds. 5 It is best sources of proteins and fats.
Which ocean is at the top in fish production in the world?
The Pacific Ocean is at the top in fish production in the world among all oceans.
Write down three top fish consuming countries of the world?
Ice land
United Kingdom and Japan are in top rank in the world in fish consumption. Ice land consumes 90kg (200 pounds) per capita fish annually.
What percent of fish production is caught from oceans and fresh water of the total fish catch in the world?
About 10-12 percent fish production is caught from fresh water and about 88-90 percent fish of the total fish production of the world is caught from oceans
Write down most important fishing ground of the world?
The North West Pacific Ocean is the most important fishing ground in the world. The important countries of this zone are China
Japan
Russia
Taiwan
North and SouthKorea
Vietnam and Thailand.
How many species of fish are present in the world?
It is estimated that more than 40 thousand species of fish are present. 25 thousand live in sea water and 15 thousand in the fresh water.
In the southern Hemisphere
which is most important fishing ground?
1.In the southern hemisphere west central coast of South America is one of most important fishing ground in the world. 2.In this region Peru and Chile are important countries in fish production.
In how many types
the edible fish can be divided? Write different species of fish.
There are more than 40
000 fish species are found in the world. More than 25
000 are found in oceans and 15
000 are found in the fresh water. There are four major groups of fish are: 1 Pelagic fish 2 Anadromous fish 3 Demersal fish 4 Fresh water fish
Define plankton.
The basic diet of fish is plankton. The tiny plants and animals which are found inside the sea or the oceans and used as fish food are called as planktons. Planktons are of two types. Zoo plankton or Animal plankton Phyto plankton or plant plankton.
Which economic and social factors are helpful for development of the fishing industry?
1 Excellent and quick banking facilities 2 Availability of fast and modern transport facilities 3 Refrigeration facilities for preservation of fish. 4 Availability of technological skill for the fisherman.
Which continent of the world is at the top in the fish production?
The continent of Asia is at the top in the world with 40% fish production.
In the continent of Asia
which countries are important for fish production?
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
South Korea
Thailand
Philippines
Vietnam
Bangladesh
Pakistan and Malaysia are important countries here.
What vitamins are found in fish of ail?
Vitamin A and D are found in oil of fish
in the continent of Africa
name two top ranking countries in fish production
In Africa two top ranking countries in fish production are Egypt and South Africa.
Write down important fishing grounds of the world?
The major commercial fish grounds of the world are as following: 1 North-west Pacific Ocean region 2 North west Atlantic Ocean region 3 North-East Atlantic Ocean region 4 North-East Pacific Ocean region. 5 West central coast of South America. 6 Northern Coast of Indian Ocean.
Which ratio of proteins and fats is required by man annually? (GRW-14)
About 8% to 16% proteins and 10% to 12% fats are required for man in one year.
Write down any two fish harbours of Pakistan.
(i) Karachi port (ii)Gawadar port
ow many types of plankton are? Explain.
here are two types of plankton. (i)Zoo plankton or Animal plankton; The very small or tiny animals which are found inside the sea or the oceans and used as fish food are called as zoo plankton or animal plankton (ii)Phyto plankton or plant plankton; The very small or tiny plants which are found inside the sea or the oceans and used as fish food are called as phyto plankton or plant plankton.
What physical factors are favorable for growth of fish.
Availability of plankton Broad continental shelves Rugged coastal areas Modern and developed sea ports
What is the impact of climate on fishing? OR Which type of climate is suitable for fishing?
Climate is an important factor
which affect the fishing industry. 1 Cold climate help in the development of fishing activity. 2 In cold climate demand of fish increases which raise the production as well.
