Chapter 21 Flashcards
Other plant families besides the grass and legume families can have crops of economic importance
True
Potatoes grow best in heavy clay soils
False
Tobacco crops are generally not allowed to flower and produce seed
True
The use of tobacco in its many forms can cause health problems such as lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and mouth cancer
True
Sweet potatoes can be grown as perennials in tropical areas
True
True yams have modified roots like sweet potatoes
True
Sugar beets contain 50 percent sugar at harvest
False
Sugar can is the source of 50 percent of the world production of sugar
True
The fiber from cotton is always white
False
Russian scientists were responsible for breeding large heads and high seed production in sunflowers
False
Tobacco growers take actions to promote flowering when growing tobacco
False
Opium poppy is a source for legal and illegal drugs
True
White potatoes originate in: A. Europe B. Asia C. North America D. South America
D. South America
Which of the following crops is NOT in the nightshade family? A. Sweet Potato B. White Potato C. Tobacco D. Tomato
A. Sweet Potato
The leading producer of sweet potatoes is: A. Asia B. North America C. South America D. Africa
A. Asia
Tapioca is made of: A. True Yams B. Turnip C. Jerusalem artichoke D. Cassava
D. Cassava
Which of the following is a native of North America? A. True Yams B. Turnip C. Jerusalem artichoke D. Cassava
C. Jerusalem artichoke
Taro is grown for which plant part? A. Leaves B. Corms C. Seeds D. Tubers
B. Corms
Cassava is which of the following? A. Cool Season Annual B. Perennial Woody Shrub C. Warm Season Annual D. Herbaceous Perennial
B. Perennial Woody Shrub