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