Potato brought to Europe from Chile
- 1. When was the potato first brought to Europe from Chile?
A) 18th century
B) 12th century
C) 16th century
D) 14th century
- 2. Which explorer is credited with bringing the potato to Europe?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Francisco Pizarro
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 3. In which European country did the potato first gain popularity?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Ireland
D) Italy
- 4. Which type of potato is best suited for making mashed potatoes?
A) Yukon Gold
B) Red
C) Russet
D) Fingerling
- 5. What is the scientific name of the potato plant?
A) Daucus carota
B) Ipomoea batatas
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Solanum tuberosum
- 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) Nightshade
B) Cucurbitaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Rosaceae
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