- 1. What is the scientific name for tuna fish?
A) Salmo
B) Scombridae
C) Thunnus
D) Oncorhynchus
- 2. Which of the following species of tuna is known for its high speeds and agility?
A) Albacore tuna
B) Yellowfin tuna
C) Bluefin tuna
D) Skipjack tuna
- 3. What is the primary source of food for most tuna species?
A) Krill
B) Fish
C) Seaweed
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) Hemoglobin
B) Chlorophyll
C) Myoglobin
D) Carotene
- 6. Which part of the world is known for consuming the most tuna per capita?
A) Italy
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) United States
- 7. Tuna is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Iron
B) Omega-3 fatty acids
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
- 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) Deep sea trenches
B) Estuaries
C) Coral reefs
D) Open ocean
- 10. What is the term for removing excess salt from salted tuna slices under running water?
A) Degreasing
B) Decomposing
C) Deicing
D) Desalting
- 11. What is the general term for a young tuna?
A) Cub
B) Teen
C) Juvenile
D) Kid
- 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) Mercury
C) Lead
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) Trolling
C) Trawling
D) Purse seining
- 14. What species of tuna is commonly used in canned tuna?
A) Skipjack
B) Albacore
C) Yellowfin
D) Bluefin
- 15. Which cooking method is commonly used for tuna steaks?
A) Deep frying
B) Boiling
C) Grilling
D) Microwaving
- 16. Tuna fishing can sometimes result in the accidental capture of what marine animals?
A) Dolphins
B) Sea turtles
C) Seals
D) Sharks
- 17. What is the term for the process of draining and preserving tuna meat in cans?
A) Canning
B) Pickling
C) Freezing
D) Drying
- 18. What is the popular French term for canned tuna?
A) Poisson
B) Saumon
C) Thon
D) Crabe
- 19. Which country is the largest producer of canned tuna?
A) Philippines
B) Thailand
C) United States
D) Spain
- 20. What is the Japanese term for raw tuna slices often served in sushi?
A) Tempura
B) Miso
C) Sashimi
D) Maguro
- 21. Tuna belong to which family of fish?
A) Clupeidae
B) Carcharhinidae
C) Salmonidae
D) Scombridae
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