- 1. What is the scientific name for tuna fish?
A) Thunnus
B) Oncorhynchus
C) Salmo
D) Scombridae
- 2. Which of the following species of tuna is known for its high speeds and agility?
A) Bluefin tuna
B) Skipjack tuna
C) Yellowfin tuna
D) Albacore tuna
- 3. What is the primary source of food for most tuna species?
A) Krill
B) Seaweed
C) Fish
D) Plankton
- 4. Which ocean is known for having the largest population of tuna?
A) Southern Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
- 5. What gives certain tuna species their distinctive pink or red flesh color?
A) Chlorophyll
B) Myoglobin
C) Carotene
D) Hemoglobin
- 6. Which part of the world is known for consuming the most tuna per capita?
A) Japan
B) Italy
C) Australia
D) United States
- 7. Tuna is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin C
C) Omega-3 fatty acids
D) Iron
- 8. Which type of tuna is commonly used in making sushi?
A) Bluefin tuna
B) Yellowfin tuna
C) Albacore 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) Desalting
B) Deicing
C) Decomposing
D) Degreasing
- 11. What is the general term for a young tuna?
A) Cub
B) Kid
C) Teen
D) Juvenile
- 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) Cadmium
D) Arsenic
- 13. What is the name of the method used to catch tuna in schools by encircling them with a large net?
A) Longlining
B) Purse seining
C) Trolling
D) Trawling
- 14. What species of tuna is commonly used in canned tuna?
A) Albacore
B) Yellowfin
C) Bluefin
D) Skipjack
- 15. Which cooking method is commonly used for tuna steaks?
A) Boiling
B) Deep frying
C) Grilling
D) Microwaving
- 16. Tuna fishing can sometimes result in the accidental capture of what marine animals?
A) Sea turtles
B) Dolphins
C) Sharks
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) Thon
C) Poisson
D) Saumon
- 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) Sashimi
B) Miso
C) Maguro
D) Tempura
- 21. Tuna belong to which family of fish?
A) Clupeidae
B) Carcharhinidae
C) Salmonidae
D) Scombridae
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