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How to Identify and Classify Bell Peppers
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most common color of bell peppers found in supermarkets?
A) White
B) Green
C) Purple
D) Brown
  • 2. Which color bell pepper is typically the sweetest?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Orange
D) Red
  • 3. Bell peppers belong to which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Cucurbitaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 4. What characteristic defines bell peppers from other chili peppers?
A) Wrinkled Skin
B) Small Size
C) Lack of Capsaicin
D) Pointed Shape
  • 5. Bell peppers are native to which continent?
A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Americas
D) Asia
  • 6. What shape are most commercially grown bell peppers?
A) Round
B) Blocky
C) Pointed
D) Elongated
  • 7. Which nutrient is bell peppers a good source of?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin C
C) Iron
D) Vitamin B12
  • 8. What causes bell peppers to change color as they ripen?
A) Chlorophyll Breakdown
B) Water Absorption
C) Soil Acidity
D) Sunlight Exposure
  • 9. What is the Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating of a bell pepper?
A) 1,000 SHU
B) 100 SHU
C) 10,000 SHU
D) 0 SHU
  • 10. What does the term 'heirloom' refer to when describing bell peppers?
A) Green variety
B) Genetically modified variety
C) Hybrid variety
D) Open-pollinated variety
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a common use of bell peppers?
A) Making essential oils
B) Stuffing
C) Salads
D) Stir-fries
  • 12. What type of climate do bell peppers prefer?
A) Temperate
B) Warm
C) Cold
D) Arid
  • 13. Why is it important to classify bell peppers by color?
A) For transportation purposes
B) To determine the size of the plant
C) Different flavors and nutritional value
D) Because of legal requirements
  • 14. What is the name of the process for preserving bell peppers in vinegar?
A) Fermenting
B) Dehydrating
C) Canning
D) Pickling
  • 15. What is the skin texture of a ripe bell pepper?
A) Rough and bumpy
B) Smooth and glossy
C) Wrinkled and dull
D) Dry and flaky
  • 16. A bell pepper that has fully changed color is considered to be?
A) Overripe
B) Ripe
C) Immature
D) Unripe
  • 17. What is the primary function of the seeds inside a bell pepper?
A) Reproduction
B) Water absorption
C) Nutrient storage
D) Structural support
  • 18. What is a common pest that affects bell pepper plants?
A) Earthworms
B) Bees
C) Aphids
D) Ladybugs
  • 19. Which type of soil is best for growing bell peppers?
A) Gravelly soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained loam
  • 20. What is the term for removing suckers from a bell pepper plant?
A) Fertilizing
B) Grafting
C) Pruning
D) Pollinating
  • 21. How are bell peppers usually graded and sorted commercially?
A) By weight and texture
B) By stem length and leaf size
C) By size and color
D) By seed count and shape
  • 22. What is the name for a disease that causes dark spots on bell peppers?
A) Anthracnose
B) Leaf spot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Rust
  • 23. What part of the bell pepper plant is typically eaten?
A) Roots
B) Fruit
C) Leaves
D) Stem
  • 24. What is the optimal storage temperature for bell peppers?
A) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
B) 75-85°F (24-29°C)
C) 60-70°F (15-21°C)
D) 45-55°F (7-13°C)
  • 25. Why are bell peppers often grown in greenhouses?
A) To extend the growing season
B) To reduce nutrient content
C) To change the color
D) To increase sweetness
  • 26. What is the name for a bell pepper that is orange in color?
A) Green bell pepper
B) Orange bell pepper
C) Yellow bell pepper
D) Red bell pepper
  • 27. Which of the following is considered an unusual bell pepper color?
A) Orange
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Purple
  • 28. What is a common way to cook bell peppers?
A) Roasting
B) Boiling
C) Steaming
D) Frying
  • 29. Besides color, what is another factor used to classify bell peppers?
A) Weight
B) Shape
C) Seed Count
D) Smell
  • 30. Why are bell peppers often treated with wax?
A) To increase shelf life
B) To add flavor
C) To change color
D) To increase vitamin content
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