Quiz on Staple Crops

What are staple crops?

• Crops grown in greenhouses

• Main food sources eaten regularly providing energy and nutrients

• Only fruits and vegetables

Which of the following is a common staple crop?

• Coffee

• Tomato

• Maize (corn)

Which staple crop is most important in Asia?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Potatoes

Why do farmers focus on growing staple crops?

• They grow more flowers

• They feed many people and ensure food security

• They require no water

Which of these is NOT a staple crop mentioned?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Coffee

Staple crops can be stored for a long time because they are:

• Very perishable

• Grown in large amounts and durable

• Always refrigerated

How many plants provide about 90% of the world’s food energy intake?

• Over 100,000

• About 15

• Only 3

What characteristic do staple crops usually share?

• They are exotic and rare

• They form the dominant part of the diet

• They require daily replanting