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How to Identify and Classify Cantaloupes
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary color of a ripe cantaloupe rind?
A) Vibrant red
B) Tan or beige
C) Dark purple
D) Bright green
  • 2. What is the characteristic netting pattern on a cantaloupe's surface called?
A) Corrugation
B) Vermiculation
C) Annulation
D) Reticulation
  • 3. What texture should a ripe cantaloupe rind have?
A) Perfectly smooth
B) Slimy
C) Slightly rough
D) Extremely bumpy
  • 4. What smell indicates a ripe cantaloupe, especially at the stem end?
A) Grassy and sour
B) Spicy and pungent
C) Sweet and musky
D) No smell at all
  • 5. What sound should a ripe cantaloupe make when tapped?
A) A dull, thudding sound
B) A cracking sound
C) A high-pitched, ringing sound
D) A deep, hollow sound
  • 6. What is a sign of over-ripeness in a cantaloupe?
A) A soft spot
B) Strong stem attachment
C) A perfectly firm surface
D) A very light color
  • 7. What is the best time of year to find cantaloupes at their peak ripeness?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 8. How does a cantaloupe detach from the vine when ripe?
A) Slips cleanly
B) Requires force to pull
C) Remains firmly attached
D) Breaks unevenly
  • 9. What type of fruit is a cantaloupe?
A) Citrus fruit
B) Berry
C) Pome
D) Melon
  • 10. Where are cantaloupes believed to have originated?
A) Europe
B) North America
C) South America
D) Africa and Asia
  • 11. What is the interior flesh color of a typical cantaloupe?
A) Orange
B) Red
C) Green
D) White
  • 12. Which nutrient is cantaloupe a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 13. What is the approximate water content of a cantaloupe?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 90%
  • 14. How should you store a whole, uncut cantaloupe?
A) At room temperature
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the freezer
D) Submerged in water
  • 15. How should you store a cut cantaloupe?
A) At room temperature uncovered
B) Submerged in water in the refrigerator
C) In the freezer uncovered
D) Refrigerated in an airtight container
  • 16. What does 'degree days' refer to in cantaloupe farming?
A) Accumulated heat units for growth
B) Days with rainfall
C) Days with high wind
D) Days with low humidity
  • 17. What problem might deep cracks in the rind indicate?
A) Perfect ripeness
B) Inconsistent watering
C) High sugar content
D) Exposure to extreme sunlight
  • 18. What is a common pest affecting cantaloupe crops?
A) Bees
B) Aphids
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 19. What is powdery mildew?
A) A type of fertilizer
B) A soil type
C) A fungal disease
D) A natural wax on the rind
  • 20. What is the primary use of cantaloupes?
A) Textile dye
B) Industrial lubricant
C) Fresh consumption
D) Animal feed
  • 21. Why are cantaloupes sometimes treated with chlorine?
A) To enhance sweetness
B) To prevent bacterial growth
C) To improve color
D) To increase shelf life only
  • 22. What is the term for the plant family that cantaloupes belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Cucurbitaceae
  • 23. What is the 'slip stage' in cantaloupe harvesting?
A) When the seeds become visible
B) When the netting appears
C) When the fruit turns yellow
D) When the stem easily detaches
  • 24. What does 'brix' measure in cantaloupes?
A) Pesticide residue
B) Water content
C) Sugar content
D) Acidity level
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common characteristic to assess cantaloupe ripeness?
A) Stem End Condition
B) Leaf size
C) Aroma
D) Rind Color
  • 26. What does it mean if a cantaloupe has a green tinge?
A) It has been exposed to too much sunlight.
B) It is not fully ripe.
C) It is a specific variety.
D) It is overripe.
  • 27. What part of the flower develops into the cantaloupe fruit?
A) Sepal
B) Stamen
C) Ovary
D) Petal
  • 28. What tool is used to measure the sugar level of a cantaloupe?
A) Thermometer
B) Refractometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Barometer
  • 29. What is the most common method of cantaloupe irrigation?
A) Flood irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Manual watering
D) Sprinkler irrigation
  • 30. Why is it important to handle cantaloupes carefully during harvesting and transport?
A) To preserve their aroma
B) To prevent bruising and damage
C) To avoid attracting pests
D) To keep them cool
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