Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Fish

Fish — practice question

Look at Fig. 2.1, a map showing the southern coastline of Pakistan. Key: - - - - international boundary · · · · · · · · province-level boundary ● fishing port The map labels IRAN, INDIA, Arabian Sea, compass direction N and scale 0-200 km.
(a(i))[2]

Name any two fishing ports on this coastline.

(a(ii))[2]

State two uses of fish.

(a(iii))[2]

Complete the passage on the kinds of marine fishing practised in Pakistan. Select the right words from the list and write them in the gaps. "Fish that is caught and sold for profit is known as [BLANK] fishing. Many families depend on this kind of fishing for their main source of [BLANK]. Fish that is caught by the family for their own consumption is known as [BLANK] fishing. Many people who live near the coast rely on fish as the chief part of their [BLANK]." Word list: catch, commercial, diet, large, income, small, subsistence, traditional.

(a(iv))[3]

Describe three fishing methods used in marine waters.

(b(i))[1]

What is a fish farm?

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the characteristics of a fish farm.

(b(iii))[3]

Sort the fish below into the correct category in the table. One example has already been completed for you. Marine fish: shark Inland or freshwater fish: manaseer Choose from: drum, rahu, croaker, catfish, skate, palla, trout, ray, thalla, grass carp.

(c)[4]

Explain two problems caused by the fishing industry on the natural environment. You should develop your answer.

(d)[6]

Fishing is an important and expanding economic activity in Pakistan. Read the two views below on how the fishing industry in Pakistan could be developed sustainably: View A says: "Developing inland fish farming has greater benefits for the people and economy and is more sustainable." View B says: "Developing marine fishing has greater benefits for the people and economy and is more sustainable." Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons for your choice and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider View A and View B in your answer.

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