How to Identify and Classify Cherries - Exam
  • 1. What fruit family do cherries belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Cucurbitaceae
D) Rutaceae
  • 2. Sweet cherries primarily belong to which species?
A) Prunus persica
B) Prunus domestica
C) Prunus cerasus
D) Prunus avium
  • 3. Sour cherries primarily belong to which species?
A) Prunus avium
B) Prunus persica
C) Prunus cerasus
D) Prunus domestica
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of sweet cherries in terms of taste?
A) High sugar content
B) High acidity
C) Bitter taste
D) Low sugar content
  • 5. What is a key characteristic of sour cherries in terms of taste?
A) High acidity
B) Low acidity
C) Mild sweetness
D) High sugar content
  • 6. Which cherry type is best suited for fresh eating?
A) All cherry types equally
B) Sour Cherries
C) Dried Cherries
D) Sweet Cherries
  • 7. Which cherry type is commonly used in pies and preserves?
A) Rainier Cherries
B) Sweet Cherries
C) Bing Cherries
D) Sour Cherries
  • 8. What color are Bing cherries typically?
A) Bright yellow
B) Dark red to almost black
C) Green
D) Light pink
  • 9. What color are Rainier cherries typically?
A) Dark red
B) Yellow with a red blush
C) Deep purple
D) Bright green
  • 10. What is the size of Montmorency cherries?
A) Small to medium
B) Extremely small
C) Very large
D) Always large
  • 11. What is the flesh color of a Bing cherry?
A) Yellow
B) Dark red
C) Green
D) White
  • 12. What is the flesh color of a Rainier cherry?
A) Green
B) Pink
C) Dark red
D) Yellow
  • 13. Which characteristic helps identify a cherry's maturity?
A) Stem length
B) Pit size
C) Firmness of the fruit
D) Leaf color
  • 14. What is the shape of a typical sweet cherry?
A) Round
B) Pear-shaped
C) Heart-shaped
D) Oblong
  • 15. What is the shape of a typical sour cherry?
A) Elongated
B) Oblong
C) More rounded
D) Heart-shaped
  • 16. Which cherry is known for its high antioxidant content?
A) Bing Cherries
B) Tart Cherries
C) Lapin Cherries
D) Rainier Cherries
  • 17. The stem of a cherry is called a?
A) Stamen
B) Petiole
C) Calyx
D) Pedicel
  • 18. Which climate is ideal for growing sweet cherries?
A) Arid desert
B) Hot and humid
C) Tropical
D) Cool temperate
  • 19. What is the term for removing the pit from a cherry?
A) Coring
B) Pitting
C) Stemming
D) De-seeding
  • 20. Which of these is a common pest that affects cherry trees?
A) Cherry fruit fly
B) Citrus mealybug
C) Grape phylloxera
D) Apple maggot
  • 21. What is the purpose of chilling cherries after harvest?
A) To make them easier to pit
B) To change the color
C) To slow down respiration and decay
D) To increase sweetness
  • 22. What is the ideal soil drainage for cherry trees?
A) Poorly drained
B) Extremely sandy
C) Waterlogged
D) Well-drained
  • 23. What is a common training system for cherry trees?
A) Central leader
B) Pollarding
C) Hedging
D) Espalier
  • 24. What does 'brix' measure in cherries?
A) Size
B) Firmness
C) Acidity level
D) Sugar content
  • 25. What is the typical harvest season for cherries in North America?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 26. What does 'self-fertile' mean in relation to cherry trees?
A) It can pollinate itself
B) It requires another tree for pollination
C) It cannot be grown from seed
D) It only produces fruit in specific conditions
  • 27. Which cherry variety is known for its firm texture and late ripening?
A) Montmorency
B) Bing
C) Rainier
D) Lapin
  • 28. What is the primary method of cherry tree propagation?
A) Seed
B) Grafting
C) Layering
D) Cuttings
  • 29. Which of these is NOT a common use for cherries?
A) Biofuel
B) Fresh eating
C) Juices
D) Pies
  • 30. What can cause cracking in cherries?
A) High temperatures during flowering
B) Insufficient sunlight
C) Excessive rain near harvest
D) Lack of pollination
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