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Madhrasathul Ahmadhiyya Second term examinations Grade 10 Fisheries Science Paper 2 Duration : One and a half hours Paper 2 Write your name, class, index number and register number on the answer paper. Answer BOTH questions from the Section A. Answer any TWO questions from the Section B. At the end of the examination, fasten all of the answer paper used securely together. The number of marks given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part of question. =========================================================================================== Section A Answer BOTH questions 1 The following table shows the estimated reef fish catch and utilization in the Maldives from 1987 to1993. Tourists night (* 1000) (in thousands) 1268 1507 1462 1082 1725 1971 2092 Consumption of reef fish by Resorts in tonnes 804 985 927 1067 1094 1250 1326 [2] [1] [2] [7] [2] [2] [2] [2]

Year 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 a) b) c) d) f) g) h) i)

Total reef fish catch in tonnes 5000 3400 3400 6011 9612 8584 11438

In which year was the catch is the highest and what is the catch of the year? What is the trend of consumption of reef fish by resorts? What is the over all change in the tourist night? Draw a bar graph to show the relationship between year and consumption. In 1989, consumption by resorts is 927 tonnes. Explain what has happened to the rest of the catch of reef fish. What is the number of tourist nights in 1982? Suggest two reasons why the total catch changed in this way? What was the change of total catch from 1989 to 1993?

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Design an experiment for each of the following; a) A chemical test to identify the spoilt fish. b) To find overall density of a floating object. You must include in your answer -apparatus used -details of your method -equation to find the density -unit of the density.

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Section B Answer any TWO questions 3 a) b) Discuss the advantages of Second generation Mark II fishing boats in the development of fishing industry. What are the in-shore facilities that should be provided for proper function these boats? [10] [10]

Write an essay on the pumping mechanism of a named reef fish. Include the following in your answer; -Important of pumping mechanism -Stages in pumping mechanism -How the fish which do not have this mechanism get water flow. -any other your own points.

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Make a table and compare the following features of a shark and a tuna fish. a. -body shape b. -position of mouth c. -pectoral fins d. -caudal fins e. -habitat f. -skeleton g. -gill aperture h -buoyancy

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Describe the functions of the fins on a fish such as tuna. Using examples of other fish you know, describe how the fins may be used for different purposes.

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