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Intro to Plant Science Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A crop is any plant used by human beings.
 

 2. 

Sugar lacks protein, vitamins and minerals and therefore is NOT a major dietary component in developed nations like the U.S.A.
 

 3. 

Corn syrup can be used to make sugar (sweeteners).
 

 4. 

Today, we use more plant oils in our diet and less animal fats than we did 50 years ago.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 5. 

Which of the following is NOT an important fruit crop in tropical regions?
a.
Lemon
b.
Papaya
c.
Apricot
d.
Pineapple
 

 6. 

Which of the following is NOT a career that requires a 4-year degree?
a.
Plant propagator
c.
Crop marketing specialist
b.
Seed technologist
d.
Fertilizer technologist
 

 7. 

Which of the following is NOT a career that requires a graduate degree?
a.
Weed scientist
c.
Plant breeder
b.
Pesticide dealer
d.
Biotechnologist
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 8. 

As discussed in class, which crops originated in America? (mark all that apply)
 a.
cranberry
 c.
plum
 e.
blueberry
 g.
wheat
 b.
soybean
 d.
pecan
 f.
strawberry
 h.
oats
 

 9. 

In addition to grains, starchy foods are an important part of the diet for many people around the world. Which of the following are examples of common starchy foods as discussed in class? (mark all that apply)
 a.
potatoes
 e.
wheat
 b.
cassava
 f.
yams
 c.
sweet potatoes
 g.
bananas
 d.
carrots
 h.
corn
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 10. 

In temperate regions, _______________ is the primary grain.
 

 

 11. 

In warmer, more tropical regions, _______________ is the primary grain source.
 

 

 12. 

The major fiber crop raised in the U.S.A. is _________________.
 

 



 
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