Nut Identification
Instructions: Identify nuts and seeds from descriptions
- 1.
Which nut grows inside a hard, round shell with a fuzzy green husk, falls from tall trees in autumn, and is a favorite of squirrels?
AHazelnutBWalnutCHickory NutDPecan - 2.
Which nut has a smooth, oblong shell, grows primarily in the southern United States, and is the key ingredient in a classic American pie?
AMacadamiaBChestnutCWalnutDPecan - 3.
Which nut has a pale green color, a slightly sweet flavor, and splits open along one seam when ripe — a feature that is considered good luck in some Middle Eastern cultures?
AAlmondBCashewCPine NutDPistachio - 4.
Which nut is actually a seed that grows on the outside of a tropical fruit, has a kidney-bean shape, and must be carefully processed to remove its toxic shell?
ABrazil NutBPine NutCMacadamiaDCashew - 5.
Which large, triangular nut grows in the Amazon rainforest inside a heavy, coconut-like pod that contains 12 to 20 nuts, and is extremely rich in selenium?
ACandlenutBMacadamiaCCoconutDBrazil Nut - 6.
Which round, extremely hard-shelled nut is native to Australia, has a rich, buttery flavor, and is one of the most expensive nuts in the world?
APecanBHazelnutCMacadamiaDCashew - 7.
Which small, round nut is also called a filbert, grows in clusters on shrubs, and is the key flavor in Nutella chocolate spread?
AChestnutBAcornCHazelnutDWalnut - 8.
Which nut grows inside a spiny husk, can be roasted over an open fire, and was historically ground into flour by many European and Native American cultures?
AHickory NutBAcornCChestnutDWalnut - 9.
Which nut is technically a legume, grows underground rather than on a tree, and is one of the most widely consumed nuts in the world?
ASoybeanBPeanutCChickpeaDCashew - 10.
Which tear-drop shaped nut comes in sweet and bitter varieties, is the base of marzipan, and is widely grown in California's Central Valley?
AAlmondBPecanCPistachioDPine Nut - 11.
Which small, cream-colored seed is harvested from the cones of certain pine trees, has a delicate, buttery taste, and is essential in Italian pesto sauce?
ASunflower SeedBSesame SeedCHemp SeedDPine Nut - 12.
Which large, brown, hairy-shelled fruit contains white flesh and water inside, and is technically a drupe rather than a true nut?
ACoconutBBrazil NutCBreadfruitDMacadamia - 13.
Which small, flat, oval seed has been cultivated for over 5,000 years, comes in black and white varieties, and is commonly sprinkled on hamburger buns?
APoppy SeedBFlax SeedCChia SeedDSesame Seed - 14.
Which flat, green seed comes from inside a pumpkin, is also known as a pepita, and is a popular snack in Mexican cuisine?
APumpkin SeedBSunflower SeedCWatermelon SeedDSquash Seed - 15.
Which striped, teardrop-shaped seed grows in the large flower head of a tall yellow plant and is the most popular snack seed at baseball games in America?
AFlax SeedBSunflower SeedCSafflower SeedDPumpkin Seed