- 1. What is the scientific name for tuna fish?
A) Thunnus
B) Scombridae
C) Salmo
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) Skipjack tuna
D) Bluefin tuna
- 3. What is the primary source of food for most tuna species?
A) Plankton
B) Seaweed
C) Krill
D) Fish
- 4. Which ocean is known for having the largest population of tuna?
A) Southern Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific 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) Japan
C) United States
D) Australia
- 7. Tuna is a good source of which nutrient?
A) Vitamin C
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Omega-3 fatty acids
- 8. Which type of tuna is commonly used in making sushi?
A) Bluefin tuna
B) Skipjack tuna
C) Albacore tuna
D) Yellowfin tuna
- 9. Tuna fishing can sometimes result in the accidental capture of what marine animals?
A) Sea turtles
B) Dolphins
C) Seals
D) Sharks
- 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) Estuaries
C) Deep sea trenches
D) Coral reefs
- 12. What species of tuna is commonly used in canned tuna?
A) Bluefin
B) Albacore
C) Skipjack
D) Yellowfin
- 13. Which cooking method is commonly used for tuna steaks?
A) Grilling
B) Microwaving
C) Deep frying
D) Boiling
- 14. What is the Japanese term for raw tuna slices often served in sushi?
A) Miso
B) Sashimi
C) Maguro
D) Tempura
- 15. Tuna belong to which family of fish?
A) Salmonidae
B) Clupeidae
C) Scombridae
D) Carcharhinidae
- 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) Trawling
D) Trolling
- 17. What is the general term for a young tuna?
A) Teen
B) Juvenile
C) Cub
D) Kid
- 18. What is the popular French term for canned tuna?
A) Poisson
B) Crabe
C) Saumon
D) Thon
- 19. What is the term for the process of draining and preserving tuna meat in cans?
A) Pickling
B) Freezing
C) Drying
D) Canning
- 20. What is the substance found in higher concentrations in the flesh of larger tuna that can build up in human tissues?
A) Cadmium
B) Arsenic
C) Lead
D) Mercury
- 21. What is the term for removing excess salt from salted tuna slices under running water?
A) Decomposing
B) Degreasing
C) Deicing
D) Desalting
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