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