How to Identify and Classify Taro Roots
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to initially identify a taro root?
A) Rootlet length
B) Leaf color
C) Soil type
D) Corm shape and size
  • 2. Which part of the taro plant is the corm?
A) The leaf
B) The flower
C) The root
D) The underground stem
  • 3. What is the texture of a mature taro corm typically like?
A) Brittle and crumbly
B) Firm and dense
C) Slimy and watery
D) Soft and mushy
  • 4. What is the typical skin color of a taro corm?
A) Brown
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Green
  • 5. What is the flesh color of taro used for classification?
A) Only if the corm is immature
B) No, only skin color matters
C) Only if the skin is damaged
D) Yes, it is a key identifier
  • 6. Which flesh color indicates high levels of beta-carotene?
A) Purple
B) Pink
C) Orange
D) White
  • 7. What do the rings on a cut taro corm indicate?
A) Nutrient content
B) Disease presence
C) Growth stages
D) Water content
  • 8. What is 'acridity' related to in taro?
A) The level of calcium oxalate crystals
B) The sugar content
C) The fiber content
D) The starch content
  • 9. How does acridity affect the taro?
A) It causes a burning sensation
B) It increases the shelf life
C) It makes it easier to digest
D) It makes it sweeter
  • 10. What preparation method is usually required for high-acridity taro?
A) Extensive cooking
B) Light steaming
C) Eating raw
D) Fermentation
  • 11. The scientific name for taro is:
A) Ipomoea batatas
B) Manihot esculenta
C) Colocasia esculenta
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 12. What is the typical shape of a 'bunlong' type taro?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Flat
C) Round
D) Elongated
  • 13. Which taro variety is known for its vibrant purple flesh?
A) 'Eddoe'
B) 'Okinawan Purple'
C) 'Yautia'
D) 'Dasheen'
  • 14. What is 'Dasheen' primarily used for?
A) For making poi
B) For medicinal purposes
C) As a vegetable
D) For animal feed
  • 15. What growing conditions are crucial for good taro development?
A) Cold and moist
B) Cold and dry
C) Warm and moist
D) Hot and dry
  • 16. Why is soil drainage important for taro?
A) Reduces acridity
B) Increases nutrient absorption
C) Encourages faster growth
D) Prevents root rot
  • 17. What type of root system does taro have?
A) Aerial
B) Tuberous
C) Fibrous
D) Taproot
  • 18. What does 'Huli' refer to in taro farming?
A) The taro flower
B) The top of the taro used for planting
C) The mature corm
D) The young leaves
  • 19. Which part of the taro plant besides the corm can be eaten?
A) The flower
B) The leaves
C) The stem
D) The roots
  • 20. What is the most common method of taro propagation?
A) Using seeds
B) Using stem cuttings
C) Using cormels
D) Using leaf cuttings
  • 21. What are cormels?
A) The mature leaves
B) The main root system
C) The taro flower buds
D) Small side shoots on the corm
  • 22. What factor influences the taste of taro?
A) Leaf size
B) Flower color
C) Corm diameter
D) Soil composition
  • 23. Which nutrient is taro a good source of?
A) Vitamin D
B) Fiber
C) Calcium
D) Iron
  • 24. What indicates a mature taro plant ready for harvest?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) New leaf growth
C) Flowering
D) Bright green leaves
  • 25. What is 'Poi'?
A) A taro harvesting tool
B) A traditional Hawaiian dish made from taro
C) A taro fertilizer
D) A type of taro disease
  • 26. What is the main component of 'Poi'?
A) Mashed Potato
B) Cooked Rice
C) Mashed Sweet Potato
D) Mashed Taro
  • 27. What is the shape of 'Eddoe' taro?
A) Heart-shaped corms
B) Large, elongated corms
C) Flat, disc-shaped corms
D) Smaller, more rounded corms
  • 28. What is 'Yautia' often confused with?
A) Taro
B) Potatoes
C) Sweet Potatoes
D) Yams
  • 29. What is one way to reduce calcium oxalate crystals in taro?
A) Drying in the sun
B) Boiling with baking soda
C) Refrigerating for several hours
D) Soaking in salt water
  • 30. Which classification is useful for determining cooking time?
A) Flower size
B) Acridity level
C) Rootlet number
D) Leaf shape
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