How to Identify and Classify Squashes - Exam
  • 1. What is the botanical family that all squashes belong to?
A) Cucurbitaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 2. Which species includes pumpkins, gourds, and some squashes?
A) Cucurbita moschata
B) Cucurbita argyrosperma
C) Cucurbita maxima
D) Cucurbita pepo
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Cucurbita moschata squashes?
A) Fuzzy, green stem
B) Spongy, enlarged stem
C) Tan-colored, cylindrical stem
D) Hard, deeply grooved stem
  • 4. Butternut squash belongs to which species?
A) Cucurbita ficifolia
B) Cucurbita moschata
C) Cucurbita pepo
D) Cucurbita maxima
  • 5. Which species typically has a soft, spongy stem?
A) Cucurbita maxima
B) Cucurbita moschata
C) Cucurbita pepo
D) Cucurbita argyrosperma
  • 6. Which characteristic is most helpful in differentiating summer and winter squashes?
A) Maturity at harvest
B) Vine type
C) Leaf shape
D) Fruit color
  • 7. Which of the following is a summer squash?
A) Hubbard
B) Zucchini
C) Acorn
D) Butternut
  • 8. Which of the following is a winter squash?
A) Yellow crookneck
B) Pattypan
C) Spaghetti squash
D) Cousa squash
  • 9. What is a common characteristic of winter squashes?
A) Quick maturity
B) Short storage life
C) Hard rind
D) Soft skin
  • 10. What is a common characteristic of summer squashes?
A) Late harvest
B) Hard rind
C) Edible skin
D) Long storage life
  • 11. Which of the following traits is MOST helpful in identifying the species of a squash?
A) Stem characteristics
B) Seed size
C) Fruit color
D) Leaf shape
  • 12. What is a visual characteristic of the Cucurbita argyrosperma species?
A) Small, black seeds
B) Large, teardrop-shaped seeds
C) Reddish-brown seeds
D) Flat, round seeds
  • 13. Which species has seeds with a prominent ridge around the edge?
A) Cucurbita maxima
B) Cucurbita moschata
C) Cucurbita pepo
D) Cucurbita argyrosperma
  • 14. What is another name for Cucurbita argyrosperma?
A) Cushaw squash
B) Spaghetti squash
C) Delicata squash
D) Kabocha squash
  • 15. Which species often exhibits vining tendencies?
A) Only Cucurbita pepo
B) Only Cucurbita maxima
C) All Cucurbita species
D) Only Cucurbita moschata
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to classify squashes?
A) Stem shape
B) Seed shape
C) Fruit shape
D) Flower color
  • 17. Which type of squash typically has a sweet, nutty flavor?
A) Butternut squash
B) Spaghetti Squash
C) Zucchini
D) Yellow Squash
  • 18. What is a common pest for squashes?
A) Thrips
B) Aphids
C) Squash vine borer
D) Spider mites
  • 19. Which is a popular way to cook summer squash?
A) Sautéing
B) Roasting
C) Baking
D) Boiling
  • 20. What is the ideal storage condition for most winter squashes?
A) Cool and dry
B) Room temperature
C) Cold and wet
D) Warm and humid
  • 21. What is the traditional three sisters planting?
A) Carrots, onions, and lettuce
B) Potatoes, spinach, and peas
C) Corn, beans, and squash
D) Tomatoes, peppers, and basil
  • 22. Which squash type is known for its prominent ridges?
A) Zucchini
B) Butternut squash
C) Spaghetti squash
D) Acorn squash
  • 23. Which of these is an example of a gourd?
A) Acorn squash
B) Luffa
C) Delicata Squash
D) Spaghetti squash
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