How to Identify and Classify Green Beans
  • 1. Which of these is a primary visual characteristic of a green bean?
A) Round, bulbous shape
B) Bright red color
C) Long, slender pods
D) Covered in thorns
  • 2. What color are mature green beans typically?
A) Yellow
B) Brown
C) Green
D) Purple
  • 3. What is the texture of a fresh green bean pod?
A) Rough and bumpy
B) Slimy and slippery
C) Smooth and firm
D) Soft and mushy
  • 4. If a green bean pod is significantly bulging, what does this indicate?
A) Ideal ripeness
B) Insect infestation
C) Lack of nutrients
D) Over-maturity
  • 5. What should be the snap of a fresh green bean?
A) No snap at all
B) Dull and muted
C) Rubbery and resistant
D) Crisp and clean
  • 6. What is a common name for green beans?
A) Snap peas
B) Lima beans
C) String beans
D) Edamame
  • 7. What family of plants do green beans belong to?
A) Cucurbit
B) Legume
C) Brassica
D) Nightshade
  • 8. What is the typical length of a green bean pod?
A) 4-7 inches
B) 1-2 inches
C) 10-12 inches
D) 20-24 inches
  • 9. Which type of green bean is known for its thin, tender pods?
A) Romano Bean
B) Haricots Verts
C) Kentucky Wonder
D) Butter Bean
  • 10. What is the main difference between bush beans and pole beans?
A) Pod color
B) Growth habit
C) Flowering time
D) Seed size
  • 11. Which bean requires a trellis for support?
A) Bush bean
B) Fava bean
C) Pole bean
D) Soybean
  • 12. What is a common variety of bush bean?
A) Provider
B) Kentucky Wonder
C) Scarlet Runner
D) Blue Lake Pole
  • 13. What does 'fiber' in a green bean indicate?
A) Age and toughness
B) Water content
C) Freshness and tenderness
D) Nutrient richness
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a common way to eat green beans?
A) Raw with the pod
B) Steamed
C) Roasted
D) Sauteed
  • 15. Which of the following features is LEAST important for identifying a green bean?
A) Texture
B) Pod shape
C) Pod color
D) Root structure
  • 16. What is a sign of disease or damage in green beans?
A) Uniform green color
B) Smooth skin
C) Dark spots
D) Firm texture
  • 17. How should green beans be stored for optimal freshness?
A) At room temperature
B) In a paper bag in a warm place
C) In direct sunlight
D) Refrigerated
  • 18. Why is it important to remove the 'string' from some older varieties of green beans?
A) To remove pesticides
B) To enhance flavor
C) To improve texture
D) To prevent the bean from sprouting
  • 19. What is the ideal moisture content of green beans for freshness?
A) Zero
B) Low
C) High
D) Variable
  • 20. What kind of bean is the 'Romano' bean?
A) Spotted bean
B) Round bean
C) Flat bean
D) Dotted bean
  • 21. Which of these is a sign of overripe green bean?
A) Bulging seeds
B) Long size
C) Bright green
D) Crisp Snap
  • 22. What is blanching?
A) Deep frying
B) Air drying
C) Brief boiling
D) Sun drying
  • 23. Why are bean plants considered beneficial to soil health?
A) Introduce acidity
B) Fix nitrogen
C) Deplete nitrogen
D) Require lots of water
  • 24. What is the seed color of a Kentucky Wonder bean?
A) Green
B) White
C) Brown
D) Black
  • 25. Which is a sign of under-watering of a green bean plant?
A) Bright Color
B) Stunted Growth
C) Rapid Growth
D) Large Pods
  • 26. What part of the green bean is typically eaten?
A) The root
B) The stem
C) The pod
D) The leaves
  • 27. Which of these nutrients are green beans a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin K
C) Calcium
D) Iron
  • 28. When do green beans typically flower?
A) Late Spring/Early Summer
B) Early Spring
C) Late Fall
D) Winter
  • 29. If a green bean has a shriveled look, what does it mean?
A) It's fresh
B) It's a new variety
C) It's old
D) It's not safe
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