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