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