All About Pumpkins Test

How are pumpkins similar to squash?

• They are both orange

• They both grow from a tree

• They both grow on vines close to the ground.

• none of the above

Describe the growth of pumpkin vines.

• Seed leaves, leaves, vines, root network and tap roots.

• Seed leaves, vines, leaves, root network and tap roots.

• root network, tap roots, vines, leaves, seed leaves

• none of the above

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Why are tap roots important?

• They provide sunlight

• They provide water

• They anchor the vines to the ground and provide food for the plant.

• none of the above

What conditions are necessary for pumpkin seeds to sprout?

• Pumpkin seeds need vitamins to sprout.

• Pumpkin seeds need shade to sprout.

• Pumpkin seeds need water and sunlight to sprout.

• none of above

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What part do bees have in the growth of pumpkins?

• Bees pollinate the flowers and help the pumpkins grow to full size.

• Bees plant honey on the flowers to help pumpkins grow to full size.

• both a and b

• none of the above

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When are pumpkins ready for picking?

• When they are green and 90 days old.

• When they are bright orange and 90-120 days old.

• When they are brown and 120 days old.

• none of the above

Pumpkins are in the same family as _______________.

• tomatoes

• carrots

• apples

• squash

Pumpkins grow ______________________.

• on bushes

• on vines

• in the ground

• on trees

Why are bees important to pumpkins?

• They keep away pests that would damage the pumpkin.

• They eat the pollen.

• They pollinate the flowers and help pumpkins grow.

• d) All of the above.

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What does a tap root do?

• It is a part of the vine system.

• It feeds the pumpkins

• It anchors the pumpkins into the ground

• All of the above.