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