- 1. What is the scientific name for tuna fish?
A) Salmo
B) Thunnus
C) Scombridae
D) Oncorhynchus
- 2. Which of the following species of tuna is known for its high speeds and agility?
A) Skipjack tuna
B) Albacore tuna
C) Yellowfin tuna
D) Bluefin tuna
- 3. What is the primary source of food for most tuna species?
A) Plankton
B) Seaweed
C) Fish
D) Krill
- 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) Chlorophyll
D) Carotene
- 6. Which part of the world is known for consuming the most tuna per capita?
A) United States
B) Japan
C) Italy
D) Australia
- 7. Tuna is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Omega-3 fatty acids
D) Vitamin C
- 8. Which type of tuna is commonly used in making sushi?
A) Albacore tuna
B) Skipjack tuna
C) Bluefin tuna
D) Yellowfin tuna
- 9. Tuna fishing can sometimes result in the accidental capture of what marine animals?
A) Sea turtles
B) Dolphins
C) Sharks
D) Seals
- 10. Which country is the largest producer of canned tuna?
A) Thailand
B) Philippines
C) Spain
D) United States
- 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) Bluefin
B) Skipjack
C) Albacore
D) Yellowfin
- 13. Which cooking method is commonly used for tuna steaks?
A) Microwaving
B) Deep frying
C) Boiling
D) Grilling
- 14. What is the Japanese term for raw tuna slices often served in sushi?
A) Maguro
B) Tempura
C) Miso
D) Sashimi
- 15. Tuna belong to which family of fish?
A) Clupeidae
B) Carcharhinidae
C) Salmonidae
D) Scombridae
- 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) Cub
B) Teen
C) Juvenile
D) Kid
- 18. What is the popular French term for canned tuna?
A) Thon
B) Saumon
C) Crabe
D) Poisson
- 19. What is the term for the process of draining and preserving tuna meat in cans?
A) Canning
B) Freezing
C) Drying
D) Pickling
- 20. What is the substance found in higher concentrations in the flesh of larger tuna that can build up in human tissues?
A) Lead
B) Mercury
C) Arsenic
D) Cadmium
- 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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