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100
What part of the potato do we usually eat?
The root/tuber
100
Which country is famous for potatoes and potato farming?
Iceland
Israel
Ireland
Ireland
100
What potato food is crispy and usually comes in a bag?
Potato Chips
100
What toy has removable eyes, ears, and arms on a potato body?
A. Potato Buddy
B. Veggie Guy
C. Mr. Potato Head
C. Mr. Potato Head
100
Potatoes contain a lot of what nutrient that gives energy?
A. Protein
B. Vitamins
C. Carbohydrates
C. Carbohydrates
200
Potatoes grow under the ground. True or false?
TRUE
200
Potatoes originally came from what continent? Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
South America
200
What do you call potatoes that are smashed and creamy?
Mashed potatoes
200
What sport could a potato compete in if it rolled down a hill?
-Potato rolling
-Potato throwing
-Potato kicking
-Potato rolling
200
What plant family do potatoes belong to?
A. Rose family
B. Nightshade family
C. Pine tree family
B. Nightshade family
300
What color can potatoes be besides brown?
Red, purple, yellow, or white
300
What fast-food item is made from potatoes?
A. Chicken nuggets
B. French fries
C. Tacos
B. French fries
300
What do you call a baked potato topped with cheese, bacon, or sour cream?
Loaded Potatoes
300
What happens if you leave a potato too long in the pantry, it grows...
-eyes
-mouths
-noses
-eyes
300
Can potatoes be used to make electricity for a science experiment?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only in space
A. Yes
400
What are the little spots on potatoes called?
A. Freckles
B. Eyes
C. Seeds
B. Eyes
400
What country first grew potatoes thousands of years ago?
A. Peru
B. Canada
C. Italy
A. Peru
400
Hash browns are usually eaten at what meal?
Breakfast
400
What famous phrase means something is very easy?
A. Small potatoes
B. Couch potato
C. Hot potato
A. Small potatoes
400
Why should you not eat green potatoes?
A. They are too sour
B. They can contain harmful chemicals
C. They are frozen
B. They can contain harmful chemicals
500
About how many pounds of potatoes does the average American eat each year?
A. 10 pounds
B. 50 pounds
C. Around 100 pounds
C. Around 100 pounds
500
What holiday food is often made with mashed potatoes?
Thanksgiving dinner
500
Name one ingredient often used to make french fries crispy.
Oil
500
If a potato were enjoying summer, what might you call it?
A hot potato
500
What gas makes potato chip bags puff up?
A. Oxygen
B. Helium
C. Nitrogen
C. Nitrogen