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