How to Identify and Classify Green Beans
  • 1. Which of these is a primary visual characteristic of a green bean?
A) Bright red color
B) Long, slender pods
C) Round, bulbous shape
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) Slimy and slippery
B) Smooth and firm
C) Soft and mushy
D) Rough and bumpy
  • 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) Crisp and clean
C) Rubbery and resistant
D) Dull and muted
  • 6. What is a common name for green beans?
A) Snap peas
B) String beans
C) Lima 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) 10-12 inches
B) 4-7 inches
C) 20-24 inches
D) 1-2 inches
  • 9. Which type of green bean is known for its thin, tender pods?
A) Butter Bean
B) Haricots Verts
C) Kentucky Wonder
D) Romano Bean
  • 10. What is the main difference between bush beans and pole beans?
A) Growth habit
B) Flowering time
C) Seed size
D) Pod color
  • 11. Which bean requires a trellis for support?
A) Fava bean
B) Bush bean
C) Pole bean
D) Soybean
  • 12. What is a common variety of bush bean?
A) Kentucky Wonder
B) Provider
C) Blue Lake Pole
D) Scarlet Runner
  • 13. What does 'fiber' in a green bean indicate?
A) Water content
B) Age and toughness
C) Nutrient richness
D) Freshness and tenderness
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a common way to eat green beans?
A) Sauteed
B) Raw with the pod
C) Roasted
D) Steamed
  • 15. Which of the following features is LEAST important for identifying a green bean?
A) Root structure
B) Pod color
C) Texture
D) Pod shape
  • 16. What is a sign of disease or damage in green beans?
A) Firm texture
B) Smooth skin
C) Dark spots
D) Uniform green color
  • 17. How should green beans be stored for optimal freshness?
A) In direct sunlight
B) Refrigerated
C) In a paper bag in a warm place
D) At room temperature
  • 18. Why is it important to remove the 'string' from some older varieties of green beans?
A) To prevent the bean from sprouting
B) To improve texture
C) To remove pesticides
D) To enhance flavor
  • 19. What is the ideal moisture content of green beans for freshness?
A) High
B) Variable
C) Zero
D) Low
  • 20. What kind of bean is the 'Romano' bean?
A) Spotted bean
B) Round bean
C) Dotted bean
D) Flat bean
  • 21. Which of these is a sign of overripe green bean?
A) Long size
B) Crisp Snap
C) Bright green
D) Bulging seeds
  • 22. What is blanching?
A) Air drying
B) Deep frying
C) Sun drying
D) Brief boiling
  • 23. Why are bean plants considered beneficial to soil health?
A) Fix nitrogen
B) Introduce acidity
C) Deplete nitrogen
D) Require lots of water
  • 24. What is the seed color of a Kentucky Wonder bean?
A) Brown
B) Black
C) White
D) Green
  • 25. Which is a sign of under-watering of a green bean plant?
A) Stunted Growth
B) Bright Color
C) Large Pods
D) Rapid Growth
  • 26. What part of the green bean is typically eaten?
A) The pod
B) The leaves
C) The stem
D) The root
  • 27. Which of these nutrients are green beans a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin K
  • 28. When do green beans typically flower?
A) Early Spring
B) Late Spring/Early Summer
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 not safe
D) It's old
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