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How to Identify and Classify Melons
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  • 1. What is a primary indicator of a ripe cantaloupe?
A) A fragrant aroma at the stem end.
B) A hard, unyielding feel.
C) A completely smooth rind.
D) Bright green rind color.
  • 2. Which melon is typically characterized by a smooth, pale green rind and sweet, juicy flesh?
A) Cantaloupe.
B) Watermelon.
C) Casaba.
D) Honeydew.
  • 3. What visual cue suggests a watermelon is ripe?
A) A completely uniform green color.
B) A dull, not shiny, rind.
C) A bright, shiny rind.
D) A perfectly symmetrical shape.
  • 4. Which melon has a distinctively wrinkled or corrugated rind?
A) Casaba.
B) Galia.
C) Crenshaw.
D) Canary.
  • 5. What does 'netting' refer to when describing a cantaloupe?
A) The thickness of the rind.
B) The internal seed structure.
C) The type of fertilizer used to grow it.
D) The raised, web-like pattern on the rind.
  • 6. A 'slip' refers to what characteristic in ripe melons?
A) The flesh easily separating from the rind.
B) The melon easily rolling on a surface.
C) The rind easily bruising.
D) The stem easily detaching from the melon.
  • 7. Which melon often has bright yellow flesh?
A) Honeydew.
B) Watermelon.
C) Cantaloupe.
D) Canary.
  • 8. What is a characteristic feature of a Crenshaw melon?
A) A pointed end and salmon-colored flesh.
B) A round shape and green flesh.
C) A netted rind and orange flesh.
D) A smooth rind and white flesh.
  • 9. When selecting a watermelon, what sound indicates ripeness when thumped?
A) No sound at all.
B) A high-pitched, ringing sound.
C) A dull, thudding sound.
D) A deep, hollow sound.
  • 10. Which melon is known for its spicy-sweet flavor?
A) Honeydew.
B) Galia.
C) Casaba.
D) Watermelon.
  • 11. What color flesh is most common for cantaloupes?
A) Green.
B) White.
C) Yellow.
D) Orange.
  • 12. What is the 'field spot' on a watermelon?
A) A sign of over-ripeness.
B) The point where the stem was attached.
C) A blemish caused by insects.
D) The area where the melon rested on the ground.
  • 13. What is the typical shape of a honeydew melon?
A) Elongated.
B) Pear-shaped.
C) Round.
D) Oval.
  • 14. Which melon has a smooth, green-striped rind and pink to red flesh?
A) Casaba.
B) Cantaloupe.
C) Honeydew.
D) Watermelon.
  • 15. What does a yellow field spot on a watermelon indicate?
A) The melon is overripe.
B) The melon has been damaged.
C) The melon is unripe.
D) The melon is likely ripe.
  • 16. What is a characteristic of the Galia melon's rind?
A) Large, distinct bumps.
B) A smooth, waxy surface.
C) Deep ridges and grooves.
D) A fine netting pattern.
  • 17. The term 'sugar content' in melons is usually measured in what?
A) Density.
B) Brix.
C) PPM.
D) Acidity.
  • 18. What is a common variety of watermelon known for its small size?
A) Sugar Baby.
B) Charleston Gray.
C) Jubilee.
D) Crimson Sweet.
  • 19. Which melon has a flesh that ranges from orange to greenish-white?
A) Honeydew.
B) Crenshaw.
C) Cantaloupe.
D) Watermelon.
  • 20. What indicates that a cantaloupe may be overripe?
A) A heavy weight for its size.
B) A light, subtle aroma.
C) A firm, rigid rind.
D) Soft spots on the rind.
  • 21. Which of the following is a type of muskmelon?
A) Casaba.
B) Honeydew.
C) Cantaloupe.
D) Watermelon.
  • 22. What is a key factor in classifying melons beyond appearance?
A) Leaf shape of the plant.
B) Seed count.
C) Taste and aroma.
D) Rind thickness.
  • 23. If a melon feels heavy for its size, what does that usually indicate?
A) Large seed cavity.
B) Low sugar content.
C) Thick rind.
D) High water content.
  • 24. What does 'full slip' generally mean regarding melon ripeness?
A) The stem remains firmly attached.
B) The rind easily peels off.
C) The stem detaches very easily with slight pressure.
D) The melon readily cracks when squeezed.
  • 25. What is a common skin color of Galia Melons?
A) Light Blue.
B) Pink.
C) Yellow.
D) Dark Green.
  • 26. Why is the 'ground spot' important to check when picking a watermelon?
A) It helps determine the sweetness of the melon.
B) It shows how much sunlight the melon received.
C) It shows damage from ground pests.
D) It indicates the melon's ripeness based on its color.
  • 27. What characteristic helps to distinguish a Canary melon from other yellow melons?
A) Its netted rind.
B) Its smooth, waxy rind.
C) Its dull rind.
D) Its corrugated rind.
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