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1. Fruit is a common snack throughout the world. In the United States, which of these is the most frequently purchased fruit? Grapes Apples Bananas Oranges

2. On average, how many pounds of bananas does the average American consume per year? 22 pounds 17 pounds 28 pounds 13 pounds

3. Almost everyone knows what a banana is, but not where they come from. From what would you harvest this tasty treat? bush tree plant vine

4. Bananas are interesting fruits. Which of the following statements about bananas is false? Bananas are "in season" from summer to early fall. Bananas are classified into the genus Musa Bananas are the fruit of a large herb. The Cavendish is the most common variety of banana in the U.S.

5. If you wanted to grow your own bananas, you'd need to save some banana seeds. True False

6. Ten or more bananas growing together are called what? a hand a cluster a clump a bundle

7. Bananas are originally from what part of the world? India Southeast Asia Central America Africa

8. A stem of freshly harvested bananas typically will weigh how much? 135-150 pounds 15-30 pounds 50-65 pounds 85-100 pounds

9. When do bananas taste best? When picked ripe and eaten immediately When picked ripe and allowed to soften before eating When picked ripe and eaten within 48 hours When allowed to ripen off the plant and then eaten

10. Bananas are a tasty treat to be sure, but many people cook them as a side dish! What bananas are best for cooking in this manner? green tipped bananas full green bananas full yellow bananas yellow bananas with brown flecks

11. It's time to harvest those bananas you've been growing. Where are you going to find them? Bananas are the root, so you'll have to dig They'll be at three feet above the ground level Bananas are generally found at ground level Look up - they could be 10 high

12. You may already know that the banana is a tropical fruit. Which of the following statements is false? Bananas are grown in Iceland in soil heated by geysers Bananas need 79 to 98 inches of rain each year to thrive Most bananas are grown within 10 degrees of the equator Florida is the leading producer of bananas for the United States

13. Bananas have been around for a while, and are thought to be among the earth's first fruits. While we know bananas have been cultivated for a long time, when do we first hear about them in recorded history? Around 1500 BC bananas appeared in Egyptian text as a favored fruit of the Pharaohs Chinese trading documents from the first century AD record a fruit thought to be the banana The Persians brought the banana to Greece around 500 BC In 327 BC Alexander the Great described the fruit during one of his conquests

14. When was the banana introduced to the American public? 1944 1876 1902 1810

15. So you've eaten the banana. What do you do with peel? Use it to polish leather shoes. Bury it in moist, fertile soil to grow your own bananas! Eat it - it's the healthiest part of the banana! Dry it out, then cut it into thin strips and add to boiling water to make a delightful tea.