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How to Identify and Classify Green Onions - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to identify a green onion?
A) Large, round bulb
B) Purple flowers
C) Thick, woody stem
D) Long, slender green leaves
  • 2. Which part of the green onion is typically eaten?
A) Only the root
B) Only the white base
C) Both the green leaves and the white base
D) Only the green leaves
  • 3. What is another common name for green onions?
A) Scallions
B) Chives
C) Shallots
D) Leeks
  • 4. How do green onions typically taste?
A) Extremely bitter
B) Mild onion flavor
C) Very strong garlic flavor
D) Sweet and fruity
  • 5. What color should healthy green onion leaves be?
A) Purple
B) Brown
C) Bright green
D) Yellow
  • 6. What is the ideal texture of a green onion?
A) Soft and mushy
B) Slimy
C) Crisp and firm
D) Hard and woody
  • 7. Which of these is NOT a common use for green onions?
A) Main course roast
B) Ingredient in soups
C) Ingredient in salads
D) Garnish
  • 8. How are green onions typically sold?
A) Powdered
B) In jars
C) In bunches
D) Individually
  • 9. What type of plant is a green onion?
A) Grain
B) Fruit
C) Vegetable
D) Herb
  • 10. How should green onions be stored?
A) At room temperature in sunlight
B) Refrigerated in a plastic bag
C) Dried and stored in a jar
D) In the freezer
  • 11. What is a sign that a green onion is going bad?
A) Slimy texture
B) Bright green color
C) Crisp leaves
D) Firm base
  • 12. Are green onions the same as spring onions?
A) Only if they are organic.
B) Yes, they are always the same.
C) They can be, depending on the region.
D) No, they are completely different species.
  • 13. What is the scientific name for the green onion?
A) Allium cepa
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Malus domestica
D) Solanum lycopersicum
  • 14. Which of these is a benefit of eating green onions?
A) Contains no nutrients
B) Rich in vitamins
C) High in saturated fat
D) Causes digestive problems
  • 15. What climate do green onions typically thrive in?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arid
  • 16. How much of the green onion should be cut off when preparing it for cooking?
A) The entire white part
B) Only the very tip of the root
C) The root end and any damaged leaves
D) The entire green part
  • 17. When are green onions typically harvested?
A) Only in the winter
B) Only in the fall
C) Throughout the year
D) Only in the spring
  • 18. What is the purpose of the white base of the green onion?
A) It is where the roots grow
B) It is just for support
C) It is the immature bulb
D) It is for storing water
  • 19. Why do green onions have a milder flavor than bulb onions?
A) They are grown in different soil
B) They are a different species of onion
C) They are harvested before the bulb fully matures
D) They are genetically modified to be milder
  • 20. What can you do with the roots of a green onion?
A) Eat them
B) Replant them to grow more green onions
C) Use them to make tea
D) Throw them away immediately
  • 21. Which cooking style often uses green onions?
A) Mexican cuisine
B) Italian cuisine
C) French cuisine
D) Asian cuisine
  • 22. What is the best way to clean green onions?
A) Soak in hot water
B) Microwave to kill bacteria
C) Rinse under cold water
D) Wash with soap
  • 23. What dish is often garnished with chopped green onions?
A) Toast
B) Cake
C) Ice cream
D) Soup
  • 24. What part of the plant is the green onion derived from?
A) A member of the Sunflower family
B) A member of the Rose family
C) A member of the Citrus family
D) A member of the Allium family
  • 25. How should you chop green onions?
A) By hand
B) In a blender
C) With a sharp knife on a cutting board
D) With scissors
  • 26. What alternative is sometimes used for green onions if they are unavailable?
A) Garlic
B) Ginger
C) Potatoes
D) Chives
  • 27. In which conditions should you grow green onions?
A) Well-drained soil and full sun
B) Clay soil and partial shade
C) Dry soil and shade
D) Sandy soil and full shade
  • 28. Which is true about the fiber content in green onions?
A) Poor source of fiber.
B) Toxic levels of fiber.
C) Good source of fiber.
D) No fiber content.
  • 29. Which is an appropriate way to preserve green onions for long term use?
A) Boil them
B) Roast them
C) Ferment them
D) Freeze them
  • 30. Which region are green onions most commonly grown in?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Australia
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