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How to Identify and Classify Peas - Test
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  • 1. What is the primary plant family to which peas belong?
A) Poaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 2. What is the typical growth habit of pea plants?
A) Aquatic
B) Succulent
C) Climbing or bush
D) Tree
  • 3. Which part of the pea plant is most commonly consumed?
A) Leaves
B) Stem
C) Seeds
D) Roots
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of pea pods?
A) Legume fruit
B) Pome
C) Berry
D) Drupe
  • 5. What shape are pea leaves typically?
A) Simple
B) Pinnately compound
C) Needle-like
D) Scaly
  • 6. How are pea flowers typically arranged?
A) Papilionaceous
B) Actinomorphic
C) Inflorescence
D) Zygomorphic but not papilionaceous
  • 7. What structure do pea plants often use to climb?
A) Spines
B) Tendrils
C) Aerial roots
D) Thorns
  • 8. Which type of pea has edible pods when young?
A) Dry pea
B) Field pea
C) English pea
D) Snow pea
  • 9. Which pea type requires shelling to access the peas inside?
A) Edamame
B) Sugar snap pea
C) English pea
D) Snow pea
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a common color of pea seeds?
A) Blue
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) White
  • 11. What is the main use of field peas?
A) Canning
B) Frozen vegetables
C) Animal feed
D) Fresh consumption
  • 12. Which pea variety has wrinkled or dimpled dried peas?
A) Wrinkled pea
B) Green pea
C) Marrowfat pea
D) Smooth pea
  • 13. What is the purpose of inoculating pea seeds with rhizobia bacteria?
A) Phosphorus uptake
B) Nitrogen fixation
C) Potassium absorption
D) Disease resistance
  • 14. Which of these is a disease that commonly affects pea plants?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Late blight
C) Citrus canker
D) Dutch elm disease
  • 15. What is the ideal soil pH for growing peas?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 9.0-10.0
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 16. What is the optimal temperature for pea germination?
A) 0-5°C (32-41°F)
B) 13-24°C (55-75°F)
C) 40-45°C (104-113°F)
D) 30-35°C (86-95°F)
  • 17. Which of the following is a common pea pest?
A) Aphids
B) Grasshoppers
C) Beetles
D) Snails
  • 18. What does 'determinate' mean in relation to pea growth?
A) Dwarf type, stays very small
B) Climbing type, continues to grow
C) Requires staking
D) Bush type, stops growing at a certain height
  • 19. What is the role of manganese in pea plant health?
A) Water uptake
B) Root development
C) Chlorophyll production
D) Flower formation
  • 20. What is the 'hilum' on a pea seed?
A) The outer coating of the seed
B) Scar where seed was attached to the pod
C) The germinating eye
D) The pointed end of the seed
  • 21. Which type of pea is often used for making pea soup?
A) Snow pea
B) Garden Pea
C) Sugar snap pea
D) Dried pea
  • 22. What is the main purpose of blanching peas before freezing?
A) To stop enzyme activity
B) To remove skins
C) To improve flavor
D) To reduce water content
  • 23. What nutrient are peas a good source of?
A) Iron
B) Protein
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin A
  • 24. Which country is a major producer of dried peas?
A) Canada
B) USA
C) China
D) Brazil
  • 25. What is meant by 'days to maturity' for a pea variety?
A) Lifespan of the plant
B) Days until flowering
C) Time for seeds to germinate
D) Time from planting to harvest
  • 26. What is a 'pea sheller' used for?
A) Removing peas from pods
B) Planting pea seeds
C) Watering pea plants
D) Harvesting pea plants
  • 27. Why are peas often planted early in the spring?
A) They prefer cool weather
B) They require warm soil
C) They are resistant to frost
D) They need long days to flower
  • 28. What is the scientific name for the garden pea?
A) Pisum sativum
B) Vicia faba
C) Phaseolus vulgaris
D) Glycine max
  • 29. Which of these is a way to support tall pea varieties?
A) Fertilizer
B) Trellis
C) Pesticide
D) Mulch
  • 30. What is a characteristic of the 'marrowfat' pea?
A) Purple pods
B) Very sweet peas
C) Large, mature peas
D) Dwarf plant size
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