Potato's Post-Assessment

What is the part of the potato that people eat?

• Root
• Leaf

• Fruit

• Tuber

What causes a potato to turn green and become poisonous?

• Excessive watering causes potatoes to turn green and become poisonous.
• Freezing temperatures cause potatoes to turn green and become poisonous.
• Exposure to light causes potatoes to produce chlorophyll, turning them green and producing the toxic compound solanine.
• Adding too much salt causes potatoes to turn green and become poisonous.

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Where is the potato originally from?

• Russia and Germany
• India and China
• Mexico and Chile
• Peru and Bolivia

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  What caused the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th century?

• Late blight disease affecting potato crops
• Potato overconsumption by the Irish population
• Alien invasion destroying potato crops
• Government conspiracy to starve the Irish people

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  Which country is the largest producer of potatoes in the world?

• China
• Brazil
• United States
• India

What is the process of soaking cut potatoes in water to remove starch called?

• Blanching

• Boiling
• Peeling
• Drying

Which nutrient is potatoes known for being a good source of?

• Iron
• Calcium
• Vitamin C
• Fiber

What is the most widely consumed type of potato in the United States?

• Yukon Gold potato
• Sweet potato
• Red potato
• Russet potato

What percent of a potato is water and what percent is solid?

• 60% water, 40% solid
• 90% water, 10% solid
• 70% water, 30% solid
• 80% water, 20% solid

What type of plant is a potato?

• Leafy plant
• Aquatic plant
• Climbing plant
• Tuberous plant