- 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) Skipjack tuna
B) Albacore tuna
C) Bluefin tuna
D) Yellowfin tuna
- 3. What is the primary source of food for most tuna species?
A) Fish
B) Seaweed
C) Krill
D) Plankton
- 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) Myoglobin
B) Hemoglobin
C) Chlorophyll
D) Carotene
- 6. Which part of the world is known for consuming the most tuna per capita?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) Japan
D) Italy
- 7. Tuna is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Iron
B) Omega-3 fatty acids
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin C
- 8. Which type of tuna is commonly used in making sushi?
A) Yellowfin tuna
B) Skipjack tuna
C) Albacore tuna
D) Bluefin tuna
- 9. What is the habitat of most tuna species in the wild?
A) Open ocean
B) Coral reefs
C) Estuaries
D) Deep sea trenches
- 10. What is the term for removing excess salt from salted tuna slices under running water?
A) Degreasing
B) Deicing
C) Desalting
D) Decomposing
- 11. What is the general term for a young tuna?
A) Teen
B) Kid
C) Juvenile
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) Arsenic
B) Mercury
C) Cadmium
D) Lead
- 13. 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
- 14. What species of tuna is commonly used in canned tuna?
A) Skipjack
B) Bluefin
C) Albacore
D) Yellowfin
- 15. Which cooking method is commonly used for tuna steaks?
A) Boiling
B) Grilling
C) Microwaving
D) Deep frying
- 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) Drying
C) Canning
D) Pickling
- 18. What is the popular French term for canned tuna?
A) Thon
B) Saumon
C) Poisson
D) Crabe
- 19. Which country is the largest producer of canned tuna?
A) Philippines
B) United States
C) Spain
D) Thailand
- 20. What is the Japanese term for raw tuna slices often served in sushi?
A) Sashimi
B) Maguro
C) Tempura
D) Miso
- 21. Tuna belong to which family of fish?
A) Carcharhinidae
B) Clupeidae
C) Salmonidae
D) Scombridae
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