Question 1: Which species of apple tree is this bird perched on?
- Crab apple
- Cortland
- Pacific Rose
Correct Answer: Crab apple
Fact: Crab apples, typically smaller than regular apples, are too tart to be eaten raw, but they are great garden trees. They are also used in bonsai culture and are important sources of pollen.
Question 2: Which state is the largest producer of apples?
- Nevada
- Iowa
- Washington
Correct Answer: Washington
Fact: Washington's apple orchards are concentrated in regions like the Yakima and Wenatchee valleys, producing varieties such as Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp, among others.
Question 3: Which food is called a ‘pomme de terre’ in French, or apple of the earth?
- Tomato
- Onion
- Potato
Correct Answer: Potato
Fact: Several languages, including Afrikaans, Hebrew, Dutch, Persian, and some German dialects, have a shared nomenclature for potatoes that can be translated into English as 'earth apple' or 'ground apple.'