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