- 1. What is the scientific name for tuna fish?
A) Scombridae
B) Salmo
C) Oncorhynchus
D) Thunnus
- 2. Which of the following species of tuna is known for its high speeds and agility?
A) Albacore tuna
B) Skipjack tuna
C) Yellowfin tuna
D) Bluefin tuna
- 3. What is the primary source of food for most tuna species?
A) Seaweed
B) Krill
C) Fish
D) Plankton
- 4. Which ocean is known for having the largest population of tuna?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 5. What gives certain tuna species their distinctive pink or red flesh color?
A) Carotene
B) Hemoglobin
C) Myoglobin
D) Chlorophyll
- 6. Which part of the world is known for consuming the most tuna per capita?
A) Italy
B) Australia
C) Japan
D) United States
- 7. Tuna is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Vitamin C
B) Omega-3 fatty acids
C) Iron
D) Calcium
- 8. Which type of tuna is commonly used in making sushi?
A) Skipjack tuna
B) Bluefin tuna
C) Albacore tuna
D) Yellowfin tuna
- 9. What is the habitat of most tuna species in the wild?
A) Estuaries
B) Open ocean
C) Deep sea trenches
D) Coral reefs
- 10. What is the term for removing excess salt from salted tuna slices under running water?
A) Decomposing
B) Deicing
C) Desalting
D) Degreasing
- 11. What is the general term for a young tuna?
A) Kid
B) Juvenile
C) Teen
D) Cub
- 12. What is the substance found in higher concentrations in the flesh of larger tuna that can build up in human tissues?
A) Mercury
B) Lead
C) Arsenic
D) Cadmium
- 13. What is the name of the method used to catch tuna in schools by encircling them with a large net?
A) Trolling
B) Trawling
C) Purse seining
D) Longlining
- 14. What species of tuna is commonly used in canned tuna?
A) Bluefin
B) Skipjack
C) Yellowfin
D) Albacore
- 15. Which cooking method is commonly used for tuna steaks?
A) Boiling
B) Microwaving
C) Grilling
D) Deep frying
- 16. Tuna fishing can sometimes result in the accidental capture of what marine animals?
A) Sharks
B) Sea turtles
C) Dolphins
D) Seals
- 17. What is the term for the process of draining and preserving tuna meat in cans?
A) Freezing
B) Drying
C) Pickling
D) Canning
- 18. What is the popular French term for canned tuna?
A) Crabe
B) Poisson
C) Saumon
D) Thon
- 19. Which country is the largest producer of canned tuna?
A) Philippines
B) Thailand
C) Spain
D) United States
- 20. What is the Japanese term for raw tuna slices often served in sushi?
A) Miso
B) Tempura
C) Sashimi
D) Maguro
- 21. Tuna belong to which family of fish?
A) Scombridae
B) Salmonidae
C) Clupeidae
D) Carcharhinidae
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