Vegetable Classification Quiz
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Name the 9 vegetable classifications.

Tubers, roots, bulbs, shoots, flowers, stems, fruits, seeds, and fungus.

What is a tuber?

A vegetable that grows underground on the root of a plant.

What are examples of tubers?

Potatoes, yams, and artichokes.

What is a root vegetable?

<p>Vegetables that are grown underground and absorb nutrients from the soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of root vegetables?

<p>Carrots, turmeric, and beetroots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a bulb vegetable?

<p>Vegetables that are used to flavour food rather than eating them by themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of bulb vegetables?

<p>Onions, leeks, and garlic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a shoot vegetable?

<p>A vegetable in which the main part of the flesh is in the long shoot part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of shoot vegetables?

<p>Spring onion, celery, and asparagus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a flower vegetable?

<p>A vegetable of which the flower is used as food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of flower vegetables?

<p>Cauliflower, artichoke, and broccoli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a stem vegetable?

<p>A vegetable where the edible part of the vegetable is the stem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of stem vegetables?

<p>Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fruit vegetable?

<p>A vegetable that has seeds like a fruit, but is more savory than sweet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of fruit vegetables?

<p>Tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a seed vegetable?

<p>A vegetable that has seeds inside of the flesh or on the outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of seed vegetables?

<p>Beans, bell peppers, and peas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fungus vegetable?

<p>A vegetable that doesn't need leaves, roots, seeds, or light in order to grow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a fungus vegetable?

<p>Mushrooms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a tuber?

A vegetable that grows underground on the root of a plant.

Examples of tubers

Potatoes, yams, and artichokes

What is a root vegetable?

Vegetables that grow underground and absorb nutrients from the soil.

Examples of root vegetables

Carrots, turmeric, and beetroots.

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What is a bulb vegetable?

Vegetables used for flavour rather than being eaten on their own.

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Examples of bulb vegetables

Onions, leeks, and garlic.

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What is a shoot vegetable?

A vegetable where the main part of the flesh is in the long shoot part.

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Examples of shoot vegetables

Spring onion, celery, and asparagus.

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What is a flower vegetable?

A vegetable where the flower is used for food.

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Examples of flower vegetables

Cauliflower, artichoke, and broccoli.

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What is a stem vegetable?

A vegetable where the edible part is the stem.

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Examples of stem vegetables

Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.

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What is a fruit vegetable?

A vegetable that has seeds like a fruit, but is more savory than sweet.

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Examples of fruit vegetables

Tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers.

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What is a seed vegetable?

A vegetable that has seeds inside or outside the flesh.

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Examples of seed vegetables

Beans, bell peppers, and peas.

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What is a fungus vegetable?

A vegetable that doesn't need leaves, roots, seeds, or light to grow.

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An example of a fungus vegetable

Mushrooms.

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Study Notes

Vegetable Classifications

  • Nine classifications of vegetables: tubers, roots, bulbs, shoots, flowers, stems, fruits, seeds, and fungus.

Tubers

  • Defined as vegetables that grow underground on the root of a plant.
  • Examples include potatoes, yams, and artichokes.

Root Vegetables

  • Vegetables that grow underground and absorb nutrients directly from the soil.
  • Examples include carrots, turmeric, and beetroots.

Bulb Vegetables

  • Typically used to flavor meals rather than consumed alone.
  • Notable examples include onions, leeks, and garlic.

Shoot Vegetables

  • The primary edible part is the long shoot, which emerges above ground.
  • Examples are spring onion, celery, and asparagus.

Flower Vegetables

  • Utilized for their edible flowers.
  • Common examples include cauliflower, artichoke, and broccoli.

Stem Vegetables

  • These vegetables feature the stem as the main edible portion.
  • Examples consist of asparagus, brussel sprouts, and kohlrabi.

Fruit Vegetables

  • Characterized by containing seeds, akin to fruits, but typically savory rather than sweet.
  • Think of tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers as common examples.

Seed Vegetables

  • Defined by possessing seeds either within or on their surface.
  • Examples include beans, bell peppers, and peas.

Fungus Vegetables

  • Unique in that they require neither leaves, roots, seeds, nor light for growth.
  • A well-known example is mushrooms.

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Test your knowledge on the different classifications of vegetables with this engaging quiz. You'll learn about tubers, roots, bulbs, and more as you identify key examples and definitions. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of vegetable types.

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