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How to Identify and Classify Apricots
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify apricots?
A) Color
B) Size
C) Stem length
D) Shape
  • 2. Which color range is most typical for ripe apricots?
A) Yellow-orange
B) Green-red
C) Brown-black
D) Purple-blue
  • 3. What is a common shape for an apricot?
A) Round
B) Square
C) Elongated
D) Triangular
  • 4. What is the typical texture of apricot skin when ripe?
A) Smooth
B) Bumpy
C) Rough
D) Hairy
  • 5. What is the stone inside an apricot commonly called?
A) Nut
B) Pit
C) Kernel
D) Seed
  • 6. Which of these is NOT a common apricot variety?
A) Blenheim
B) Tilton
C) Granny Smith
D) Moorpark
  • 7. What is the flesh of a ripe apricot typically like?
A) Hard and dry
B) Rubbery and tasteless
C) Firm and juicy
D) Soft and mushy
  • 8. What season are apricots typically harvested?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Autumn
  • 9. What factor most affects the sweetness of an apricot?
A) Tree age
B) Sun exposure
C) Rainfall
D) Soil type
  • 10. What is the approximate size of a typical apricot?
A) Golf ball
B) Watermelon
C) Grape
D) Baseball
  • 11. Which apricot variety is known for its intense flavor?
A) Goldbar
B) Moorpark
C) Tilton
D) Blenheim
  • 12. What is a characteristic of overripe apricots?
A) Firmness
B) Sweet smell
C) Bright color
D) Bruising
  • 13. What is a key indicator of an unripe apricot?
A) Deep orange color
B) Intense aroma
C) Easy separation from stem
D) Hard texture
  • 14. Which of the following affects the color of an apricot the most?
A) Ripeness
B) Size of the fruit
C) Shape of the fruit
D) Species of tree
  • 15. Apricots are botanically classified as what type of fruit?
A) Pome
B) Aggregate fruit
C) Drupe
D) Berry
  • 16. What is a common use for apricots besides fresh eating?
A) Weaving
B) Drying
C) Spinning
D) Sharpening
  • 17. What does 'freestone' refer to regarding apricots?
A) The apricot is particularly large
B) The tree grows freely
C) The skin is free from blemishes
D) The pit separates easily
  • 18. Which factor affects apricot size the most?
A) Soil pH
B) Water availability
C) Tree height
D) Leaf shape
  • 19. What pest commonly affects apricot trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Beetles
C) Aphids
D) Ladybugs
  • 20. Which climate is best suited for growing apricots?
A) Temperate
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Tropical
  • 21. Which characteristic is crucial for identifying specific apricot cultivars?
A) Branch thickness
B) Root depth
C) Leaf size
D) Flavor profile
  • 22. Why is proper spacing important when planting apricot trees?
A) Soil consistency
B) Air circulation
C) Water runoff
D) Sun direction
  • 23. What is a benefit of pruning apricot trees?
A) Increased fruit yield
B) Decreased water intake
C) Reduced sunlight exposure
D) Slower growth rate
  • 24. Which element is crucial for apricot tree growth?
A) Lead
B) Potassium
C) Sodium
D) Aluminum
  • 25. What is a sign of a healthy apricot tree?
A) Discolored leaves
B) Vigorous growth
C) Stunted branches
D) Minimal fruit production
  • 26. How does 'clingstone' differ from 'freestone' apricots?
A) Pit is difficult to remove
B) Color is significantly different
C) Ripening time is much faster
D) Size is generally larger
  • 27. What can be inferred from a dull apricot color?
A) High water content
B) Lack of ripeness
C) Excessive sweetness
D) Poor soil quality
  • 28. What is the general range of sweetness in apricots measured by Brix scale?
A) 10-20
B) 50-60
C) 25-30
D) 1-5
  • 29. What is the role of chilling hours in apricot cultivation?
A) Increase water retention
B) Protect against frost
C) Accelerate fruit ripening
D) Promote flower bud development
  • 30. How does grafting impact apricot variety identification?
A) Improves the nutritional content of the fruit
B) Changes the physical appearance of the fruit
C) Allows for growing multiple varieties on one tree
D) Determines the overall lifespan of the tree
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