QUESTIONS FROM MATERIAL ON SECOND EXAM
How are cranberries grown and harvested commercially?
Briefly explain Edgar Anderson's theory of how agriculture might have begun. What did he call this hypothesis?
Carl Sauer had a theory as to why people stopped hunting. and became farmers. Explain and list 4 possible reasons for the change in lifestyle
Nickolay Vavilov suggest the origin of cultivated plants by designating "gene centers" What 2 assumptions did he make in locating these centers of plant domestication?
Name at least two states in the US where Grapes are grown commercially.
What is considered the worlds SINGLE most important fruit tree crop?
Write in the Scientific name next to that of the fruit or plant.
Ericaceae Poison Ivy ______________________
Pyrus Peach ______________________
Anacardiaceae Pecan ______________________
Juglandaceae Strawberry ______________________
Vitaceae Chestnut ______________________
Fagaceae Pistachio ______________________
Fragaria Plum ______________________
Prunus Pear ______________________
Malus Oak trees ______________________
Castanea Grapes ______________________
Fabaceae Vaccinium ______________________
Prunus Blueberries ______________________
Which of the following edible nuts are in the same family.
Chestnut, Walnut, Almond Pecan Hazelnut
Match the Gene center with the plant attributed to that area.
Chinese __________ corn __________ red pepper
Mediterranean __________ Rice __________ Olives
Indian __________ Bananas __________ Cabbage
Mexico __________ Hemp __________ Okra
Abyssinian __________ Soybeans __________ Coffee
Near Eastern __________ Black Pepper __________ Beans
Central Andean __________ Cotton __________ Wheat
What type of fossilized plant remains are often the most useful to archaeologist?
Alphonse de Candolle was the first person to study the origin of crops . List 4 criteria did he use to determine the true home of cultivated plants.
Match the fruit on the right with the correct category on the left!
Pineapple ________________Berry __________________
Peach ________________Achene __________________
Acorn ________________Legume __________________
Blackberry ________________Aggregate fruit________________
Peanut Multiple fruit ________________Sunflower seed
Grape________________ Drupe __________________
Match the Gene center with the plant attributed to that area.
Chinese __________ corn __________ red pepper
Mediterranean __________ Rice __________ Olives
Indian __________ Bananas __________ Squash
Mexico __________ Hemp __________ Okra
Abyssinian __________ Soybeans __________ Coffee
Near Eastern __________ Black Pepper __________ Beans
Central Andean __________ cotton __________
Wheat
What two countries lead the world in coconut farming.
List 3 tropical plants that we obtain food from that are related to poison ivy.
Another name for Avocado is ______________ ________.
Name two US states which cultivate Avocados.
Name the leading producer of Pineapples. _________________
Who founded the industry there. ___________________
The fruit Pepo refers to what group of plants.
Explain why early Europeans were afraid to eat tomatoes.
What is the main commercial use of Olives.
Tell me all there is to know about making Olives edible.
Why were British sailors called Limeys?
Why was the true home of the Coconut Palm a mystery for so long?
Tell me the Who, Why , Where to and Where from concerning the book Mutiny on the Bounty.
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