How to Identify and Classify Bell Peppers
  • 1. What is the most common color of bell peppers found in supermarkets?
A) Brown
B) White
C) Green
D) Purple
  • 2. Which color bell pepper is typically the sweetest?
A) Orange
B) Red
C) Green
D) Yellow
  • 3. Bell peppers belong to which plant family?
A) Cucurbitaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 4. What characteristic defines bell peppers from other chili peppers?
A) Wrinkled Skin
B) Small Size
C) Pointed Shape
D) Lack of Capsaicin
  • 5. Bell peppers are native to which continent?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Americas
  • 6. What shape are most commercially grown bell peppers?
A) Elongated
B) Blocky
C) Round
D) Pointed
  • 7. Which nutrient is bell peppers a good source of?
A) Vitamin C
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Vitamin B12
  • 8. What causes bell peppers to change color as they ripen?
A) Soil Acidity
B) Water Absorption
C) Chlorophyll Breakdown
D) Sunlight Exposure
  • 9. What is the Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating of a bell pepper?
A) 1,000 SHU
B) 0 SHU
C) 10,000 SHU
D) 100 SHU
  • 10. What does the term 'heirloom' refer to when describing bell peppers?
A) Green variety
B) Genetically modified variety
C) Open-pollinated variety
D) Hybrid variety
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a common use of bell peppers?
A) Salads
B) Stir-fries
C) Making essential oils
D) Stuffing
  • 12. What type of climate do bell peppers prefer?
A) Cold
B) Temperate
C) Arid
D) Warm
  • 13. Why is it important to classify bell peppers by color?
A) Different flavors and nutritional value
B) Because of legal requirements
C) For transportation purposes
D) To determine the size of the plant
  • 14. What is the name of the process for preserving bell peppers in vinegar?
A) Dehydrating
B) Canning
C) Fermenting
D) Pickling
  • 15. What is the skin texture of a ripe bell pepper?
A) Smooth and glossy
B) Dry and flaky
C) Rough and bumpy
D) Wrinkled and dull
  • 16. A bell pepper that has fully changed color is considered to be?
A) Immature
B) Overripe
C) Ripe
D) Unripe
  • 17. What is the primary function of the seeds inside a bell pepper?
A) Water absorption
B) Nutrient storage
C) Reproduction
D) Structural support
  • 18. What is a common pest that affects bell pepper plants?
A) Bees
B) Aphids
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 19. Which type of soil is best for growing bell peppers?
A) Clay soil
B) Gravelly soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Well-drained loam
  • 20. What is the term for removing suckers from a bell pepper plant?
A) Grafting
B) Fertilizing
C) Pruning
D) Pollinating
  • 21. How are bell peppers usually graded and sorted commercially?
A) By weight and texture
B) By seed count and shape
C) By size and color
D) By stem length and leaf size
  • 22. What is the name for a disease that causes dark spots on bell peppers?
A) Leaf spot
B) Anthracnose
C) Powdery mildew
D) Rust
  • 23. What part of the bell pepper plant is typically eaten?
A) Roots
B) Stem
C) Fruit
D) Leaves
  • 24. What is the optimal storage temperature for bell peppers?
A) 45-55°F (7-13°C)
B) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
C) 75-85°F (24-29°C)
D) 60-70°F (15-21°C)
  • 25. Why are bell peppers often grown in greenhouses?
A) To extend the growing season
B) To change the color
C) To increase sweetness
D) To reduce nutrient content
  • 26. What is the name for a bell pepper that is orange in color?
A) Red bell pepper
B) Yellow bell pepper
C) Orange bell pepper
D) Green bell pepper
  • 27. Which of the following is considered an unusual bell pepper color?
A) Yellow
B) Orange
C) Red
D) Purple
  • 28. What is a common way to cook bell peppers?
A) Steaming
B) Boiling
C) Frying
D) Roasting
  • 29. Besides color, what is another factor used to classify bell peppers?
A) Shape
B) Weight
C) Smell
D) Seed Count
  • 30. Why are bell peppers often treated with wax?
A) To increase shelf life
B) To increase vitamin content
C) To change color
D) To add flavor
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