How to Identify and Classify Peas
  • 1. What is the primary plant family to which peas belong?
A) Fabaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Poaceae
  • 2. What is the typical growth habit of pea plants?
A) Succulent
B) Tree
C) Aquatic
D) Climbing or bush
  • 3. Which part of the pea plant is most commonly consumed?
A) Leaves
B) Seeds
C) Stem
D) Roots
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of pea pods?
A) Drupe
B) Legume fruit
C) Berry
D) Pome
  • 5. What shape are pea leaves typically?
A) Pinnately compound
B) Needle-like
C) Simple
D) Scaly
  • 6. How are pea flowers typically arranged?
A) Actinomorphic
B) Inflorescence
C) Papilionaceous
D) Zygomorphic but not papilionaceous
  • 7. What structure do pea plants often use to climb?
A) Aerial roots
B) Tendrils
C) Spines
D) Thorns
  • 8. Which type of pea has edible pods when young?
A) Snow pea
B) Dry pea
C) English pea
D) Field pea
  • 9. Which pea type requires shelling to access the peas inside?
A) Edamame
B) English pea
C) Sugar snap pea
D) Snow pea
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a common color of pea seeds?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Blue
  • 11. What is the main use of field peas?
A) Fresh consumption
B) Canning
C) Frozen vegetables
D) Animal feed
  • 12. Which pea variety has wrinkled or dimpled dried peas?
A) Smooth pea
B) Green pea
C) Wrinkled pea
D) Marrowfat pea
  • 13. What is the purpose of inoculating pea seeds with rhizobia bacteria?
A) Potassium absorption
B) Phosphorus uptake
C) Disease resistance
D) Nitrogen fixation
  • 14. Which of these is a disease that commonly affects pea plants?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Late blight
C) Citrus canker
D) Dutch elm disease
  • 15. What is the ideal soil pH for growing peas?
A) 9.0-10.0
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 16. What is the optimal temperature for pea germination?
A) 13-24°C (55-75°F)
B) 40-45°C (104-113°F)
C) 30-35°C (86-95°F)
D) 0-5°C (32-41°F)
  • 17. Which of the following is a common pea pest?
A) Aphids
B) Snails
C) Grasshoppers
D) Beetles
  • 18. What does 'determinate' mean in relation to pea growth?
A) Climbing type, continues to grow
B) Requires staking
C) Bush type, stops growing at a certain height
D) Dwarf type, stays very small
  • 19. What is the role of manganese in pea plant health?
A) Root development
B) Flower formation
C) Chlorophyll production
D) Water uptake
  • 20. What is the 'hilum' on a pea seed?
A) The germinating eye
B) Scar where seed was attached to the pod
C) The outer coating of the seed
D) The pointed end of the seed
  • 21. Which type of pea is often used for making pea soup?
A) Dried pea
B) Snow pea
C) Sugar snap pea
D) Garden Pea
  • 22. What is the main purpose of blanching peas before freezing?
A) To remove skins
B) To improve flavor
C) To stop enzyme activity
D) To reduce water content
  • 23. What nutrient are peas a good source of?
A) Protein
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Vitamin A
  • 24. Which country is a major producer of dried peas?
A) China
B) USA
C) Brazil
D) Canada
  • 25. What is meant by 'days to maturity' for a pea variety?
A) Lifespan of the plant
B) Time from planting to harvest
C) Time for seeds to germinate
D) Days until flowering
  • 26. What is a 'pea sheller' used for?
A) Removing peas from pods
B) Watering pea plants
C) Harvesting pea plants
D) Planting pea seeds
  • 27. Why are peas often planted early in the spring?
A) They prefer cool weather
B) They need long days to flower
C) They require warm soil
D) They are resistant to frost
  • 28. What is the scientific name for the garden pea?
A) Glycine max
B) Vicia faba
C) Pisum sativum
D) Phaseolus vulgaris
  • 29. Which of these is a way to support tall pea varieties?
A) Mulch
B) Trellis
C) Pesticide
D) Fertilizer
  • 30. What is a characteristic of the 'marrowfat' pea?
A) Purple pods
B) Dwarf plant size
C) Very sweet peas
D) Large, mature peas
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