Apple Varieties and Characteristics

Doug discusses his favorite apple, the Pink Lady, and explores various apple varieties, including Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Fuji. He explains that there are over 4,000 apple varieties, most originating from a single tree in Central Asia. Apple breeders use selection to create diverse apple types. The largest apple, the Hakuto, weighs over four pounds. Doug concludes with an apple-picking activity and invites viewers to vote on future topics.

What is the unique taste characteristic of Pink Lady apples?

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Sour

• Tart

Which apple variety is known for its sour taste?

• Fuji

• Red Delicious

• Granny Smith

• Pink Lady

How many varieties of apples exist worldwide?

• 5,000

• 4,000

• 2,500

• 1,000

What is the main reason most apple varieties are not found in grocery stores?

• They are not tasty

• They are not popular

• There are too many varieties

• They are too expensive

Where did the original apple tree, from which most varieties come, grow?

• Central Asia

• Europe

• South America

• North America

What is the role of apple breeders in the development of apple varieties?

• They sell apples in stores

• They eat apples

• They import apples

• They create new apple varieties

What is the process called that apple breeders use to create new varieties?

• Grafting

• Mutation

• Selection

• Cloning

What is the name of the largest apple variety in the world?

• Granny Smith

• Red Delicious

• Fuji

• Hakuto

According to the video, what weight did the largest Hakuto apple reach?

• Two pounds

• Five pounds

• Three pounds

• Four pounds

What is the purpose of the engineering activity introduced at the end of the video?

• To build a device for picking apples

• To learn about apple history

• To create a new apple variety

• To taste different apples