Identify Crops And Their Landscapes! Trivia Facts Quiz

1.

Typical Kitui Landscape in Dry Season, Kenya Which useful plants are found in the highland and lowland areas of Kitui? (you can choose more than one from the list)

A.

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
B.

Banana (Musa acuminata)
C.

Durian (Durio zibethinus)
D.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta)
E.

Iceberg Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

Correct Answer(s)
A. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
B. Banana (Musa acuminata)
D. Cassava (Manihot esculenta)

Explanation
The Kitui area, Eastern Province of Kenya, is located about 170 kilometres east of Nairobi. Kitui town is located in the mid altitude zone at about 1150m. “Inyuu” town is the lowest place, and is 680m above sea level. Humidity varies along these zones. The highland areas are generally more humid and have a longer crop growing season than the relatively hotter lowland areas. On the hills, the farms are often small at an altitude of 1550m, and terraced farming systems are often adopted. The lowland villages on the other hand, have a relatively smaller population density with larger farms and households further apart.

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2.

Typical Andean Landscape in Peru Which useful plants are found in the highlands of Peru & Bolivia? (you can choose more than one from the list)

A.

Quinoa (Chenopodium)
B.

Coca (Erythroxylum coca)
C.

Coffee (Coffea arabica)
D.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
E.

Avocado (Persea americana)

Correct Answer(s)
A. Quinoa (Chenopodium)
B. Coca (Erythroxylum coca)
D. Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Explanation
The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America with an average altitude of 4000m. The ancient peoples of the Andes such as the Incas have practiced irrigation techniques for over 6,000 years. Because of the mountain slopes, terracing has been a common practice. The potato holds a very important role as an internally consumed staple crop. Maize was also an important crop for these people, and was used for the production of chicha, important to Andean native people. Coca, despite eradication programmes in some countries, remains an important crop for legal local use in a mildly stimulating herbal tea, and, both controversially and illegally, for the production of cocaine.

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3.

Typical Balian Landscape in Indonesia Which useful plants are commonly grown on this tropical island? (you can choose more than one from the list)

A.

Papaya (Carica papaya)
B.

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus)
C.

Rice (Oryza sativa)
D.

Bamboo (Bambusoideae)
E.

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)

Correct Answer(s)
A. Papaya (Carica papaya)
C. Rice (Oryza sativa)
D. Bamboo (Bambusoideae)
E. Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)

Explanation
Bali is a little island in the Indonesian island chain and has several kinds of plants that grow naturally in the forests and on mountains, as well as different kinds of tropical fruits that provide vibrancy to the eye and offer delicious flavor for the tongue.
There are many things that Bali is known for and it's invaluable and much sought after wood is one of them. Ebony, banyan, pule, pine, pangge baya, and bamboo are amongst the trees and other plants that you would be able to find growing naturally in the Balinese forests.
Rice is one of the main staples in the Balinese diet regime. Bali has the perfect land type and the climate to grow rice in huge qualities. The other specialties of Bali are the herbs and spices that are grown on the island such as peppers, turmeric, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper and chili peppers that spice up local dishes.

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4.

This plant is usually regarded as a foliage houseplant but it occasionally produces this type of flower. What is the name of the plant?

A.

Dim cane
B.

Dense cane
C.

Dumb cane
D.

Thick cane

Correct Answer
C. Dumb cane

Explanation
The plant is very tolerant of shade and therefore makes a good houseplant.
The prominent markings on the foliage are lost if the plant seldom sees the sun.
It must be kept at a minimum of 5 degrees C and does best when temperatures exceed 15 degrees C.
Yellowing of the leaves is a sign that the plant is unhappy - normally over or under watering.

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5.

From which continent does the spider plant originate?

A.

Africa
B.

Europe
C.

North America
D.

South America

Correct Answer
A. Africa

Explanation
Called the spider plant because of the plant's tendency to produce tiny plantlets that resemble spiders.
A green form is available but the ones most often seen have variegated foliage.
Extremely easy to grow and will withstand low temperatures provided it does not get frozen.
Often seen in offices where it is said to help purify the air.

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