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