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