Question

VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT:

Read the following question and write the answer in the space provided.



5. The prefix aqua- refers to “water.” The verb culture means “to foster the growth of living things.” Use this information to define aquaculture.

a.



In the space provided, write the letter of the definition that best matches the term.



_____ 6. Migrate a. gather in



_____ 7. Circulate b. reach adulthood



_____ 8. Harvest c. flow without obstruction



_____ 9. Mature d. move from one place to another



SEQUENCING INFORMATION:

Sequence the statements below to show the steps in the process of raising and harvesting salmon. Write “1” on the line in front of the first step, “2” on the line in front of the second step, and so on.



_____ 10. The salmon are released.

. ____ 11. The salmon return to their birthplace.

_____ 12. The salmon are raised on a ranch until they reach a certain age.

_____ 13. The salmon are captured and harvested.

_____ 14. The salmon migrate downstream to the ocean.

_____ 15. The salmon grow to adulthood.

Answer 1

5. aquaculture — the farming/cultivation of aquatic organisms (fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants) in water.

6. Migrate — d

7. Circulate — c

8. Harvest — a

9. Mature — b

10. The salmon are released. — 2

11. The salmon return to their birthplace. — 5

12. The salmon are raised on a ranch until they reach a certain age. — 1

13. The salmon are captured and harvested. — 6

14. The salmon migrate downstream to the ocean. — 3

15. The salmon grow to adulthood. — 4