Potato brought to Europe from Chile
- 1. When was the potato first brought to Europe from Chile?
A) 14th century
B) 16th century
C) 12th century
D) 18th century
- 2. Which explorer is credited with bringing the potato to Europe?
A) Francisco Pizarro
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Vasco da Gama
- 3. In which European country did the potato first gain popularity?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Ireland
D) Spain
- 4. Which type of potato is best suited for making mashed potatoes?
A) Russet
B) Fingerling
C) Yukon Gold
D) Red
- 5. What is the scientific name of the potato plant?
A) Solanum tuberosum
B) Ipomoea batatas
C) Daucus carota
D) Solanum lycopersicum
- 6. Which part of a potato would you typically plant to grow more potatoes?
A) Root
B) Eye
C) Tuber
D) Stolon
- 7. What type of vitamins are abundant in potatoes?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
- 8. Potatoes belong to which plant family?
A) Rosaceae
B) Nightshade
C) Cucurbitaceae
D) Fabaceae
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