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How to Identify and Classify Peaches - Test
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify peaches?
A) Leaf shape of the tree
B) Skin color
C) Size of the fruit
D) Flesh type (freestone, clingstone, semi-freestone)
  • 2. What does 'freestone' mean?
A) The pit easily separates from the flesh.
B) The peach is free of pesticides.
C) The tree grows freely without pruning.
D) The peach is free of blemishes.
  • 3. What does 'clingstone' mean?
A) The pit clings tightly to the flesh.
B) The peach needs to be cling-wrapped immediately after harvest.
C) The peach clings to the tree longer.
D) The peach is clings to other peaches on the tree.
  • 4. What is a 'semi-freestone' peach?
A) A hybrid of a peach and a plum.
B) A clingstone peach that is slightly ripe.
C) A freestone peach that is slightly bruised.
D) The pit partially separates from the flesh.
  • 5. Besides flesh type, what is another factor in identifying peach varieties?
A) Soil type where it's grown.
B) Skin color (red, yellow, white)
C) The altitude it's grown at.
D) Number of leaves on the tree.
  • 6. What is the shape of a typical peach?
A) Perfectly spherical.
B) Round with a suture.
C) Oblong and smooth.
D) Irregular and bumpy.
  • 7. What is the fuzz on a peach called?
A) Trichomes
B) Down
C) Bloom
D) Pruinose
  • 8. White peaches generally have what flavor profile?
A) Bitter and dry
B) More acidic and tart
C) Similar to a nectarine
D) Sweeter and less acidic
  • 9. Yellow peaches generally have what flavor profile?
A) Very mild and bland
B) Like a pear
C) Spicy
D) Tart and acidic
  • 10. Nectarines are a variety of what fruit?
A) Peach
B) Plum
C) Apricot
D) Mango
  • 11. What distinguishes a nectarine from a peach?
A) Larger pit
B) Different shaped leaves
C) Smooth skin
D) Lack of a pit
  • 12. What is the proper way to store ripe peaches?
A) In a sealed plastic bag
B) In the freezer
C) In the refrigerator
D) On a sunny windowsill
  • 13. What is a common disease affecting peach trees?
A) Peach Leaf Curl
B) Citrus Canker
C) Apple Scab
D) Powdery Mildew (only on grapes)
  • 14. What is the ideal temperature for ripening peaches?
A) Freezing temperature (32°F)
B) Room temperature (68-77°F)
C) High heat (100°F)
D) Very cold (40°F)
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a peach is ripe?
A) Gentle pressure yields slightly.
B) By how easily it detaches from the tree.
C) By its color alone.
D) If it smells very sweet from far away.
  • 16. What type of fruit is a peach botanically classified as?
A) Pome
B) Berry
C) Drupe
D) Aggregate fruit
  • 17. What is the scientific name for peach?
A) Prunus persica
B) Fragaria × ananassa
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Malus domestica
  • 18. Where did peaches originate?
A) South America
B) North America
C) China
D) Europe
  • 19. Which vitamin is peaches a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin D
  • 20. What is 'browning' of a cut peach caused by?
A) Freezing
B) Fermentation
C) Refrigeration
D) Oxidation
  • 21. How can you prevent cut peaches from browning?
A) Coat with honey
B) Place in a dark room
C) Coat with lemon juice
D) Coat with oil
  • 22. What is a 'Donut' peach also known as?
A) Saturn peach
B) Angel peach
C) Flat peach
D) Honey peach
  • 23. What is a key indicator of a peach's quality?
A) Absence of bruises
B) Strong smell
C) Large size
D) Bright color
  • 24. What is the term for removing dead or overgrown branches from a peach tree?
A) Grafting
B) Weeding
C) Fertilizing
D) Pruning
  • 25. What is the purpose of chilling peaches before canning or freezing?
A) Removes pesticides
B) Hardens the flesh
C) Slows enzymatic activity
D) Increases sugar content
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a common use for peaches?
A) Fuel
B) Jam
C) Salad
D) Pie
  • 27. What is the 'chill hour' requirement for peach trees?
A) Hours of sunlight needed
B) Hours of cold needed for proper fruit set
C) Hours to ripen after picking
D) Hours of watering required per week
  • 28. What does 'canning' peaches involve?
A) Covering them in candy.
B) Drying them in the sun.
C) Preserving them in sealed jars.
D) Planting them in cans.
  • 29. What is a peach cultivar?
A) A type of peach disease.
B) A specific variety of peach.
C) A method of growing peaches.
D) A tool used to harvest peaches.
  • 30. What does 'grafting' a peach tree mean?
A) Joining a branch to a different rootstock.
B) Watering the tree deeply.
C) Adding fertilizer to the soil.
D) Protecting the tree from frost.
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