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How to Identify and Classify Cranberries
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What family do cranberries belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Ericaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. What is the genus name for cranberries?
A) Fragaria
B) Vaccinium
C) Malus
D) Rubus
  • 3. Which of these is a common North American cranberry species?
A) Vaccinium vitis-idaea
B) Vaccinium macrocarpon
C) Vaccinium myrtillus
D) Vaccinium uliginosum
  • 4. What type of fruit is a cranberry?
A) Berry
B) Pome
C) Drupe
D) Aggregate Fruit
  • 5. What is the typical color of a ripe cranberry?
A) Deep Red
B) Orange
C) Yellow
D) Green
  • 6. Which environment do cranberries typically grow in?
A) Acidic Bogs
B) Alkaline Deserts
C) Mountainous Regions
D) Tropical Rainforests
  • 7. What is a key characteristic of cranberry vines?
A) Thick Trunks
B) Erect Stems
C) Trailing Growth
D) Climbing Tendrils
  • 8. What is the shape of cranberry leaves?
A) Elliptical
B) Needle-like
C) Round
D) Linear
  • 9. How are cranberries typically harvested?
A) Mechanical Shaking Only
B) Hand Picking Only
C) Flooding and Beating
D) Pruning
  • 10. What is the primary use of cranberries?
A) Food and Beverage
B) Animal Feed
C) Textile Dye
D) Ornamental Purposes
  • 11. Which of these characteristics helps distinguish cranberries from lingonberries?
A) Flower Shape Only
B) Size and Vine Structure
C) Leaf Color Only
D) Root System Only
  • 12. What is a 'bounce test' used for in cranberry harvesting?
A) To determine sugar content
B) To measure acidity
C) To check for pests
D) To assess ripeness
  • 13. What is the term for a cultivated area where cranberries are grown?
A) Cranberry Bog
B) Orchard
C) Vineyard
D) Field
  • 14. What time of year are cranberries typically harvested in North America?
A) Fall
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 15. Which of these is a health benefit associated with cranberry consumption?
A) Improved Vision
B) Urinary Tract Health
C) Enhanced Muscle Growth
D) Increased Bone Density
  • 16. What is the purpose of sanding a cranberry bog?
A) Weed Control & Root Protection
B) Increasing Soil pH
C) Water Drainage
D) Adding Nutrients
  • 17. What type of soil is best for cranberry growth?
A) Sandy Loam
B) Acidic Peat
C) Alkaline Clay
D) Chalky Soil
  • 18. Cranberries are a good source of which antioxidant?
A) Beta-carotene
B) Proanthocyanidins
C) Lycopene
D) Vitamin C
  • 19. How does flooding a cranberry bog protect the plants in winter?
A) Insulation from Cold
B) Provides Nutrients
C) Attracts Pollinators
D) Prevents Disease
  • 20. What is the function of the cranberry flower's reflexed petals?
A) Protect the Fruit
B) Reduce Water Loss
C) Attract Birds
D) Promote Pollination
  • 21. Which state is the largest producer of cranberries in the United States?
A) Wisconsin
B) Massachusetts
C) Oregon
D) Washington
  • 22. What distinguishes the 'Early Black' cranberry variety?
A) Sweetest Flavor
B) Deepest Red Color
C) Early Ripening
D) Largest Berry Size
  • 23. What part of the cranberry plant is used for propagation?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Seeds
D) Cuttings
  • 24. What is the primary pollinator of cranberries?
A) Birds
B) Bees
C) Butterflies
D) Wind
  • 25. Which of these pests commonly affects cranberry crops?
A) Aphids
B) Cranberry Fruitworm
C) Japanese Beetles
D) Spider Mites
  • 26. What is the main purpose of 'dry harvesting' cranberries?
A) Sauce Production
B) Canned Cranberries
C) Juice Production
D) Fresh Market Sales
  • 27. What factor contributes to the tartness of cranberries?
A) High Fiber Content
B) Presence of Tannins
C) Low Sugar Content
D) High Acidity
  • 28. How does a cranberry float?
A) Low Density Pulp
B) Waxy Coating
C) Hollow Core
D) Air Pockets Inside
  • 29. What is the average lifespan of a cranberry bog?
A) 5-10 Years
B) 1-2 Years
C) Several Decades
D) 10-20 Years
  • 30. Which is a common way to process cranberries?
A) Juicing
B) Pickling
C) Smoking
D) Fermenting into Wine
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