How to Identify and Classify Rutabagas - Exam
  • 1. What family do rutabagas belong to?
A) Cucurbitaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 2. Rutabagas are a cross between what two vegetables?
A) Beet and Spinach
B) Kale and Broccoli
C) Cabbage and Turnip
D) Carrot and Radish
  • 3. What is the primary use of rutabaga roots?
A) Food
B) Fiber
C) Fuel
D) Ornamental
  • 4. What is the typical color of rutabaga flesh?
A) Bright Red
B) Dark Green
C) Yellowish-Orange
D) Pure White
  • 5. What shape is most common for rutabaga roots?
A) Star-Shaped
B) Round or Oblong
C) Long and Thin
D) Pyramidal
  • 6. What part of the plant above the ground is often consumed?
A) Flowers
B) Leaves
C) Stem
D) Roots
  • 7. What is the texture of the rutabaga root?
A) Mushy
B) Firm
C) Spongy
D) Soft
  • 8. Which climate is best suited for rutabaga growth?
A) Arid
B) Hot and Humid
C) Tropical
D) Cool
  • 9. What is the typical size of a mature rutabaga?
A) 1 foot in diameter
B) Smaller than a pea
C) 4-6 inches in diameter
D) 1 inch in diameter
  • 10. What type of soil is preferred for rutabagas?
A) Sandy
B) Well-drained
C) Clay
D) Waterlogged
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects rutabagas?
A) Spider Mites
B) Aphids
C) Root Maggots
D) Mealybugs
  • 12. What is a common disease affecting rutabagas?
A) Black Spot
B) Rust
C) Clubroot
D) Powdery Mildew
  • 13. How can you tell a rutabaga from a turnip?
A) Turnips are always larger
B) Rutabagas grow faster
C) Turnips have yellow flesh
D) Rutabagas have a waxier surface
  • 14. What is the scientific name for rutabaga?
A) Solanum tuberosum
B) Daucus carota
C) Beta vulgaris
D) Brassica napus var. napobrassica
  • 15. What is the outer skin color of most rutabagas?
A) Green and White
B) Purple and Yellow
C) Red and Orange
D) Pure White
  • 16. What flavor profile best describes rutabagas?
A) Purely Sweet
B) Extremely Spicy
C) Slightly Sweet and Earthy
D) Very Bitter
  • 17. How long does it typically take for rutabagas to mature?
A) 90-100 days
B) 30-45 days
C) 150-180 days
D) 60-75 days
  • 18. Which nutrient are rutabagas a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Iron
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
  • 19. Are rutabagas considered a root vegetable?
A) Only when they are young
B) Yes
C) No
D) Sometimes
  • 20. Which of the following is a common cooking method for rutabagas?
A) Fermenting
B) Pickling
C) Roasting
D) Dehydrating
  • 21. What country is Rutabaga thought to have originated from?
A) Sweden
B) Mexico
C) China
D) United States
  • 22. What does 'Swede' refer to in the context of Rutabagas?
A) A variety of Turnip
B) The color of the vegetable
C) A synonym for Rutabaga
D) A farming technique
  • 23. How should rutabagas be stored after harvest?
A) Warm and Sunny
B) At room temperature
C) Cool and Dark
D) In water
  • 24. Can rutabagas be eaten raw?
A) No, they are always poisonous raw
B) Yes, but often preferred cooked
C) Only with specific spices
D) Only when very young
  • 25. What is a characteristic difference between rutabaga leaves and turnip leaves?
A) Rutabaga leaves are always hairy
B) Turnip leaves are always purple
C) Rutabaga leaves are smoother
D) Turnip leaves are always round
  • 26. What is a potential health benefit of consuming rutabagas?
A) Increased Hair Growth
B) Reduced Bone Density
C) Enhanced Night Vision
D) Improved Digestion
  • 27. When is the best time to plant rutabagas?
A) Early Spring
B) Late Summer
C) Mid-Winter
D) Late Spring
  • 28. What is the effect of frost on Rutabagas?
A) Makes them inedible
B) Improves their flavor
C) Slows their growth
D) Causes them to rot
  • 29. How does the nutrient content of rutabagas compare to that of potatoes?
A) Rutabagas have no nutrients.
B) Rutabagas are much higher in protein.
C) Potatoes are a better source of Vitamin C.
D) Similar, but rutabagas have fewer carbohydrates.
  • 30. What role do Rutabagas play in crop rotation?
A) Have no effect on soil health.
B) Help improve soil health.
C) Attract many harmful pests.
D) Deplete the soil of nutrients.
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