Net Preservation Methods Quiz

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What is the primary objective of net preservation?

  • To preserve the colors of the net
  • To kill microorganisms (correct)
  • To increase the sinking speed
  • To prevent water absorption

How does net preservation help in avoiding knot slippage?

  • By preventing water absorption
  • By increasing the longevity and strength of the net (correct)
  • By coloring the net
  • By making the net physically unavailable for microorganisms

What does preserving fishing nets with sunlight and chemicals help prevent?

  • Action of chemicals
  • Shrinkage of the net
  • Oxidation of the net (correct)
  • Knot slippage

Why is it necessary to make fishing gear of nonliving plant fibers?

<p>To protect from destructive effects of water, air, and sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT an advantage of net preservation mentioned in the text?

<p>Avoiding the action of chemicals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does moisture content have on nonliving plant fibers in fishing gear?

<p>Weakens and rots them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of coating nets with tar or linseed oil?

<p>To prevent oxidation by the oxygen in the air (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do French sardine fishermen use a combination of soap and bluestone on their nets?

<p>To improve visibility for the fish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of net preservation?

<p>To prevent knot slippage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does sterilization through sunlight contribute to net preservation?

<p>By destroying harmful microorganisms on the nets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fishing nets coated with chemicals for protection from bacterial putrefaction?

<p>To prevent bacterial decay of the fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does making fishing nets bluish green help in catching fish?

<p>By camouflaging the nets in water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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