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