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