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How to Identify and Classify Squashes - Exam
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  • 1. What is the botanical family that all squashes belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Cucurbitaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 2. Which species includes pumpkins, gourds, and some squashes?
A) Cucurbita moschata
B) Cucurbita maxima
C) Cucurbita pepo
D) Cucurbita argyrosperma
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Cucurbita moschata squashes?
A) Spongy, enlarged stem
B) Tan-colored, cylindrical stem
C) Fuzzy, green stem
D) Hard, deeply grooved stem
  • 4. Butternut squash belongs to which species?
A) Cucurbita maxima
B) Cucurbita ficifolia
C) Cucurbita pepo
D) Cucurbita moschata
  • 5. Which species typically has a soft, spongy stem?
A) Cucurbita moschata
B) Cucurbita maxima
C) Cucurbita argyrosperma
D) Cucurbita pepo
  • 6. Which characteristic is most helpful in differentiating summer and winter squashes?
A) Leaf shape
B) Maturity at harvest
C) Fruit color
D) Vine type
  • 7. Which of the following is a summer squash?
A) Butternut
B) Hubbard
C) Acorn
D) Zucchini
  • 8. Which of the following is a winter squash?
A) Yellow crookneck
B) Pattypan
C) Spaghetti squash
D) Cousa squash
  • 9. What is a common characteristic of winter squashes?
A) Hard rind
B) Soft skin
C) Quick maturity
D) Short storage life
  • 10. What is a common characteristic of summer squashes?
A) Edible skin
B) Late harvest
C) Long storage life
D) Hard rind
  • 11. Which of the following traits is MOST helpful in identifying the species of a squash?
A) Seed size
B) Leaf shape
C) Stem characteristics
D) Fruit color
  • 12. What is a visual characteristic of the Cucurbita argyrosperma species?
A) Small, black seeds
B) Large, teardrop-shaped seeds
C) Reddish-brown seeds
D) Flat, round seeds
  • 13. Which species has seeds with a prominent ridge around the edge?
A) Cucurbita argyrosperma
B) Cucurbita moschata
C) Cucurbita pepo
D) Cucurbita maxima
  • 14. What is another name for Cucurbita argyrosperma?
A) Kabocha squash
B) Cushaw squash
C) Spaghetti squash
D) Delicata squash
  • 15. Which species often exhibits vining tendencies?
A) Only Cucurbita maxima
B) Only Cucurbita moschata
C) Only Cucurbita pepo
D) All Cucurbita species
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to classify squashes?
A) Seed shape
B) Fruit shape
C) Flower color
D) Stem shape
  • 17. Which type of squash typically has a sweet, nutty flavor?
A) Yellow Squash
B) Spaghetti Squash
C) Zucchini
D) Butternut squash
  • 18. What is a common pest for squashes?
A) Aphids
B) Squash vine borer
C) Thrips
D) Spider mites
  • 19. Which is a popular way to cook summer squash?
A) Baking
B) Sautéing
C) Roasting
D) Boiling
  • 20. What is the ideal storage condition for most winter squashes?
A) Cool and dry
B) Room temperature
C) Warm and humid
D) Cold and wet
  • 21. What is the traditional three sisters planting?
A) Corn, beans, and squash
B) Carrots, onions, and lettuce
C) Tomatoes, peppers, and basil
D) Potatoes, spinach, and peas
  • 22. Which squash type is known for its prominent ridges?
A) Butternut squash
B) Spaghetti squash
C) Zucchini
D) Acorn squash
  • 23. Which of these is an example of a gourd?
A) Delicata Squash
B) Spaghetti squash
C) Acorn squash
D) Luffa
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