Potato brought to Europe from Chile
- 1. When was the potato first brought to Europe from Chile?
A) 18th century
B) 12th century
C) 14th century
D) 16th century
- 2. Which explorer is credited with bringing the potato to Europe?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Francisco Pizarro
- 3. In which European country did the potato first gain popularity?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) Ireland
- 4. What is the scientific name of the potato plant?
A) Daucus carota
B) Solanum tuberosum
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Ipomoea batatas
- 5. Potatoes belong to which plant family?
A) Cucurbitaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Nightshade
- 6. What type of vitamins are abundant in potatoes?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin A
- 7. Which type of potato is best suited for making mashed potatoes?
A) Russet
B) Red
C) Fingerling
D) Yukon Gold
- 8. Which part of a potato would you typically plant to grow more potatoes?
A) Stolon
B) Root
C) Tuber
D) Eye
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