How to Identify and Classify Peaches - Test
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify peaches?
A) Leaf shape of the tree
B) Flesh type (freestone, clingstone, semi-freestone)
C) Size of the fruit
D) Skin color
  • 2. What does 'freestone' mean?
A) The tree grows freely without pruning.
B) The peach is free of blemishes.
C) The pit easily separates from the flesh.
D) The peach is free of pesticides.
  • 3. What does 'clingstone' mean?
A) The pit clings tightly to the flesh.
B) The peach needs to be cling-wrapped immediately after harvest.
C) The peach is clings to other peaches on the tree.
D) The peach clings to the tree longer.
  • 4. What is a 'semi-freestone' peach?
A) A freestone peach that is slightly bruised.
B) A clingstone peach that is slightly ripe.
C) The pit partially separates from the flesh.
D) A hybrid of a peach and a plum.
  • 5. Besides flesh type, what is another factor in identifying peach varieties?
A) The altitude it's grown at.
B) Number of leaves on the tree.
C) Soil type where it's grown.
D) Skin color (red, yellow, white)
  • 6. What is the shape of a typical peach?
A) Irregular and bumpy.
B) Round with a suture.
C) Perfectly spherical.
D) Oblong and smooth.
  • 7. What is the fuzz on a peach called?
A) Trichomes
B) Pruinose
C) Down
D) Bloom
  • 8. White peaches generally have what flavor profile?
A) Sweeter and less acidic
B) Similar to a nectarine
C) More acidic and tart
D) Bitter and dry
  • 9. Yellow peaches generally have what flavor profile?
A) Very mild and bland
B) Like a pear
C) Spicy
D) Tart and acidic
  • 10. Nectarines are a variety of what fruit?
A) Mango
B) Peach
C) Apricot
D) Plum
  • 11. What distinguishes a nectarine from a peach?
A) Larger pit
B) Smooth skin
C) Different shaped leaves
D) Lack of a pit
  • 12. What is the proper way to store ripe peaches?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In the freezer
C) In a sealed plastic bag
D) On a sunny windowsill
  • 13. What is a common disease affecting peach trees?
A) Citrus Canker
B) Peach Leaf Curl
C) Apple Scab
D) Powdery Mildew (only on grapes)
  • 14. What is the ideal temperature for ripening peaches?
A) Very cold (40°F)
B) Room temperature (68-77°F)
C) High heat (100°F)
D) Freezing temperature (32°F)
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a peach is ripe?
A) If it smells very sweet from far away.
B) By its color alone.
C) Gentle pressure yields slightly.
D) By how easily it detaches from the tree.
  • 16. What type of fruit is a peach botanically classified as?
A) Drupe
B) Pome
C) Aggregate fruit
D) Berry
  • 17. What is the scientific name for peach?
A) Malus domestica
B) Prunus persica
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Fragaria × ananassa
  • 18. Where did peaches originate?
A) North America
B) Europe
C) South America
D) China
  • 19. Which vitamin is peaches a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin D
  • 20. What is 'browning' of a cut peach caused by?
A) Oxidation
B) Refrigeration
C) Fermentation
D) Freezing
  • 21. How can you prevent cut peaches from browning?
A) Place in a dark room
B) Coat with honey
C) Coat with lemon juice
D) Coat with oil
  • 22. What is a 'Donut' peach also known as?
A) Honey peach
B) Saturn peach
C) Angel peach
D) Flat peach
  • 23. What is a key indicator of a peach's quality?
A) Large size
B) Strong smell
C) Absence of bruises
D) Bright color
  • 24. What is the term for removing dead or overgrown branches from a peach tree?
A) Weeding
B) Pruning
C) Fertilizing
D) Grafting
  • 25. What is the purpose of chilling peaches before canning or freezing?
A) Removes pesticides
B) Slows enzymatic activity
C) Hardens the flesh
D) Increases sugar content
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a common use for peaches?
A) Fuel
B) Salad
C) Pie
D) Jam
  • 27. What is the 'chill hour' requirement for peach trees?
A) Hours of sunlight needed
B) Hours to ripen after picking
C) Hours of watering required per week
D) Hours of cold needed for proper fruit set
  • 28. What does 'canning' peaches involve?
A) Preserving them in sealed jars.
B) Covering them in candy.
C) Drying them in the sun.
D) Planting them in cans.
  • 29. What is a peach cultivar?
A) A method of growing peaches.
B) A specific variety of peach.
C) A tool used to harvest peaches.
D) A type of peach disease.
  • 30. What does 'grafting' a peach tree mean?
A) Joining a branch to a different rootstock.
B) Watering the tree deeply.
C) Protecting the tree from frost.
D) Adding fertilizer to the soil.
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