How to Identify and Classify Lucumas
  • 1. What is the primary botanical family to which Lucuma belongs?
A) Rosaceae
B) Sapotaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Which continent is the Lucuma fruit native to?
A) Asia
B) South America
C) Africa
D) North America
  • 3. What is the most common color of Lucuma flesh when ripe?
A) Red
B) White
C) Green
D) Yellow-orange
  • 4. The texture of Lucuma is often described as:
A) Crisp and watery
B) Juicy and smooth
C) Dry and starchy
D) Fibrous and pulpy
  • 5. What type of climate is best suited for Lucuma cultivation?
A) Subtropical
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Desert
  • 6. How are Lucuma fruits typically consumed?
A) Only dried
B) Raw
C) Cooked or processed
D) Exclusively as juice
  • 7. The scientific name of Lucuma obovata is:
A) Pouteria lucuma
B) Solanum lucuma
C) Malus lucuma
D) Lucuma edulis
  • 8. Which country is a major producer of Lucuma?
A) Mexico
B) Spain
C) Brazil
D) Peru
  • 9. What is a common culinary use of Lucuma?
A) Making wine
B) Flavoring ice cream
C) Pickling
D) As a staple vegetable
  • 10. What is a distinctive feature of Lucuma seeds?
A) Small, black seeds
B) Large, shiny brown seeds
C) Tiny, white seeds
D) No seeds
  • 11. The shape of a typical Lucuma fruit is:
A) Heart-shaped
B) Round or oval
C) Square
D) Elongated and thin
  • 12. What is the approximate size of a mature Lucuma tree?
A) Vine
B) Tall tree
C) Medium-sized tree
D) Small shrub
  • 13. What is the taste of Lucuma often compared to?
A) Strawberry
B) Lemon
C) Coconut
D) Maple syrup
  • 14. Which characteristic is helpful in distinguishing different Lucuma varieties?
A) Leaf color
B) Fruit shape and size
C) Bark thickness
D) Root depth
  • 15. What time of year is Lucuma typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Autumn
D) Winter
  • 16. What is a nutritional benefit associated with Lucuma?
A) High in saturated fat
B) Lack of vitamins
C) Contains no fiber
D) Source of antioxidants
  • 17. How is Lucuma typically propagated?
A) Grafting
B) Direct seeding
C) Air layering
D) Cuttings
  • 18. Which factor affects the sweetness of Lucuma fruits?
A) Maturity at harvest
B) Soil color
C) Tree age
D) Altitude
  • 19. What is the exterior color of an unripe Lucuma fruit?
A) Yellow
B) Orange
C) Brown
D) Green
  • 20. Which of these is a factor in determining the quality of Lucuma fruit?
A) Absence of blemishes
B) Hard texture
C) Pale color
D) Small size
  • 21. Lucuma is often used as a natural sweetener. Why?
A) Artificial additives
B) Lower glycemic index
C) High fructose content
D) Unpleasant taste
  • 22. In what type of soil does Lucuma thrive?
A) Clay soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 23. What is the main pest concern for Lucuma trees?
A) Aphids
B) Spider mites
C) Fruit flies
D) Caterpillars
  • 24. What is a traditional use of Lucuma, besides culinary?
A) Animal feed
B) Traditional medicine
C) Textile dye
D) Construction material
  • 25. Which is NOT a characteristic to identify Lucuma?
A) Yellow/Orange Flesh
B) Purple Flowers
C) Starchy Texture
D) Brown Seeds
  • 26. What happens to the flavor of Lucuma during storage?
A) Becomes bitter
B) Becomes sour
C) Flavor intensifies
D) Flavor diminishes
  • 27. How many seeds does a Lucuma fruit typically contain?
A) 6-10
B) 1-5
C) More than 10
D) None
  • 28. What is a common way to preserve Lucuma?
A) Pickling whole fruits
B) Canning
C) Salting
D) Freezing pulp
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for Lucuma?
A) Eggfruit
B) LĂșcuma
C) Lucumo
D) Avocado
  • 30. What is the best method for determining Lucuma fruit ripeness?
A) Hard as a rock
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Extremely soft and mushy
D) Completely green
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