Salmon Quiz: Test What You Know!

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Welcome to the Salmon Quiz: Test What You Know! Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, an angler, or simply curious about these fascinating fish, this quiz is your chance to put your knowledge to the test. Salmon, renowned for their exceptional taste and remarkable life cycle, hold a special place in both culinary and ecological realms.
Dive deep into the world of salmon as we explore their diverse species, migratory patterns, habitats, and fascinating adaptations.
Get ready to challenge yourself and discover new facts about these incredible creatures.
Are you ready to reel in some salmon knowledge?
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for salmon?
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- Esox lucius
- Salmo salar
- Salvelinus fontinalis
- Oncorhynchus mykiss
- What is the average size of a fully grown Atlantic salmon?
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- 20-30 inches
- 40-50 inches
- 10-20 inches
- 28-30 inches
- What is the average weight of a fully grown Atlantic salmon?
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- 15-20 pounds
- 2-5 pounds
- 8-12 pounds
- 5-10 pounds
- What is the average lifespan of a wild Atlantic salmon?
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- 1-2 years
- 7-8 years
- 5-8 years
- 5-6 years
- What is the average lifespan of a farmed Atlantic salmon?
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- 1-2 years
- 5-8 years
- 3-4 years
- 5-6 years
- What is the primary food source for Atlantic salmon?
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- Insects
- Algae
- Small fish
- Plankton
- What is the primary predator of Atlantic salmon?
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- Eagles
- Humans
- Sharks
- Bears
- What is the process called when salmon return to their birthplace to spawn?
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- Reproduction
- Migration
- Hibernation
- Homing
- What is the name of the process when salmon change color and shape before spawning?
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- Camouflage
- Molting
- Adaptation
- Metamorphosis
- What is the name of the small, freshwater fish that salmon feed on during their early life stages?
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- Guppies
- Tadpoles
- Fry
- Minnows
- What is the name of the process when salmon are raised in captivity for commercial purposes?
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- Trapping
- Aquaculture
- Fishing
- Hunting
- What is the name of the process when salmon are caught in the wild for commercial purposes?
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- Aquaculture
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Trapping
- What is the name of the process when salmon are caught using nets that are dragged behind a boat?
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- Seining
- Drifting
- Jigging
- Trawling
- What is the name of the process when salmon are caught using a large net that is set in a circle around a school of fish?
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- Drifting
- Trawling
- Jigging
- Seining
- What is the name of the process when salmon are caught using a line with a hook and bait?
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- Trawling
- Drifting
- Seining
- Jigging
- What is the name of the process when salmon are caught using a line with a hook and no bait?
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- Trawling
- Fly fishing
- Drifting
- Seining
Incredible Facts About Salmon
Here are some facts about Salmon:
The Best Ways to Catch Salmon
When it comes to catching salmon, utilizing live bait like roe (eggs) proves to be one of the most effective methods. Alternatively, anglers can opt for "cut bait," which involves using a strip of fish, often herring or smelt, as bait.
Another popular approach is employing a "spoon," a slim, artificial lure designed to replicate the swimming motion of fish. Additionally, some fishermen find success with flash trap spinners, adding an extra element of attraction to lure in salmon.
Salmon eggs are highly favored as the primary bait option, while sand shrimp are particularly popular when targeting chinook salmon. Some anglers even opt to fish with both simultaneously, maximizing their chances of success.
Alternatively, for situations where water conditions are low and clear, marabou jigs (as shown in Photo 10) can be employed as a bait alternative, proving especially effective when targeting pink salmon or other salmon species.


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