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What is the purpose of a fish ladder?
What is the purpose of a fish ladder?
- To regulate the water flow in the river
- To create a habitat for fish in the river
- To provide a detour route for migrating fish past obstructions (correct)
- To collect fish for research purposes
How do fish move through a fish ladder?
How do fish move through a fish ladder?
- By swimming against a stream of water and leaping through rushing water (correct)
- By using a series of underwater tunnels
- By waiting for the water level to rise and carry them over the obstruction
- By climbing a series of steps built into the riverbed
What is the function of a fish elevator?
What is the function of a fish elevator?
- To regulate the water temperature in the river
- To provide a resting place for fish during migration
- To transport fish over a hydroelectric facility from downstream to upstream (correct)
- To create artificial waterfalls for fish to jump over
How does a bypass channel differ from a fish ladder?
How does a bypass channel differ from a fish ladder?
What is the primary purpose of a bypass channel?
What is the primary purpose of a bypass channel?