NEW
Font size
WorksheetsFruit Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Where do fruits grow?
On trees, vines, or bushes
In the ocean
Underground
In the sky
What does every fruit contain?
A seed which grows into new plants
A flower
A leaf
A root
How many seeds can some fruits have inside?
Hundreds
None
One
Ten
How are fruits classified according to the document?
By their color
By their seed dispersal method
By their size
By their taste
Which of the following is a category of fruit mentioned in the document?
Nuts
Grains
Drupes
Vegetables
Which category of fruit includes apples according to the document?
Berries
Citrus Fruit
Melons
Pomes
What is one of the most widely available fruits?
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Grapes
How many varieties of apples are grown in the United States?
1,000
2,500
3,000
5,000
What are apples good for?
Only for making juice
Only for eating raw
Eating fresh, cooked, or baked
Only for making pies
Which of the following is a common example of a berry?
Apple
Blueberry
Banana
Orange
Where do berries typically grow?
On trees
Underground
On bushes
In water
How should berries be stored to maintain their freshness?
In a humid place
In direct sunlight
As dry as possible
In a sealed container with water
What is a characteristic of drupes?
They contain multiple seeds.
They have a hard outer shell.
They contain a single seed or pit.
They are dry fruits.
Which of the following is an example of a drupe?
Apple
Banana
Cherry
Grape
What surrounds the seed in a drupe?
A hard shell
A juicy flesh
A dry skin
A fibrous husk
Which of the following fruits grow on vines?
Apples
Melons
Bananas
Cherries
What characteristic do melons have that protects the fruit inside?
Soft skin
Fuzzy surface
Rind and strong outer skin
Thin peel
Which of the following is an example of a melon?
Orange
Pineapple
Cantaloupe
Grapes
Which type of climate do tropical fruits grow in?
Cold climates
Warm climates
Dry climates
Arctic climates
Which of the following is an example of a tropical fruit?
Apple
Banana
Grape
Cherry
What is a characteristic of tropical fruits?
They grow in cold climates
They have uniform seed variety
They differ in composition and seed variety
They are all citrus fruits
What do citrus fruits have on their skin that provides a distinct aroma and flavor?
Essential oils
Sugar
Water
Salt
Which of the following is NOT a citrus fruit?
Orange
Grapefruit
Banana
Lemon
What is the white layer underneath the skin of citrus fruits called?
Peel
Pith
Flesh
Seed
What is one factor that affects the quality of fruit?
The color of the fruit
The growing season
The size of the fruit
The price of the fruit
How can fruit be purchased?
Only ripened
Only unripened
Ripened or unripened
Only frozen
What happens to fruit even if it is stored properly?
It becomes sweeter
It lasts forever
It becomes non-perishable
It lasts a few days
What is the term used to describe when fruits grow to their full size on a vine, tree, or bush?
Ripening
Maturation
Harvesting
Blooming
What characteristics does a fruit develop during the ripening process?
Smaller size and less aroma
Brightest color and deepest flavor
Harder texture and sour taste
Dull color and bland flavor
Which fruit is an example of one that must be picked before it is fully ripened?
Bananas
Apples
Avocados
Oranges
Which fruit is typically picked while still green but mature?
Apples
Bananas
Grapes
Peaches
What causes some fruits to turn brown when exposed to air?
Exposure to sunlight
Exposure to oxygen
Exposure to water
Exposure to heat
Which of the following fruits is NOT mentioned as an example of those that turn brown due to enzymatic browning?
Apples
Bananas
Oranges
Peaches
How can enzymatic browning be prevented in fruits?
By keeping the fruit in sunlight
By keeping the fruit in a refrigerator
By keeping the fruit submerged in water or juice
By keeping the fruit in a sealed container
How should most fruit be stored?
In a pantry
Under refrigeration
On the countertop
In a paper bag
Why should fruits be kept dry and stored away from other foods?
To prevent them from ripening
To keep them from getting cold
To avoid them picking up odors
To make them last longer
Where should frozen fruit be stored until ready to use?
In a cupboard
In a refrigerator
In a freezer
On a shelf
What should you do when reusing canned fruit?
Leave it open
Keep it in a covered container
Store it in a plastic bag
Place it in a bowl
What should you do to fruit before using it?
Boil it
Clean it under cold water
Freeze it
Peel it
What should be removed from some fruits before using them?
Edible peels
Inedible peels or seeds
Juice
Skin
Which parts of the fruit are mentioned as needing removal?
Leaves and roots
Cores and stems
Flowers and seeds
Skin and pulp
Which of the following is a method used to prepare fruit?
Sautéing
Freezing
Blending
Juicing
What type of cooking methods can be used to prepare fruit?
Only dry methods
Only moist-heat methods
Both dry and moist-heat methods
Only raw methods
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for cooking fruit?
Baking
Poaching
Stewing
Microwaving
____________ is the only fruit whose seed grows on the outside!
Blueberry
Strawberry
Blackberry
Raspberry
