Potato Facts
Where did potatoes originate?
Ecuador - Chile - Peru
Peru - the highlands of the Andes in South America. They were domesticated there between 7,000 and 10,000 years ago.
What do batteries provide to make things work?
Power/Energy
What is a popular dish made with mashed potatoes, cheese, and sometimes bacon?
Loaded mashed potatoes
What does "battery life" mean?
How long a battery can be used before it needs to be charged or replaced
What are potatoes known as?
Tubers - potatoes, yams, taro, and elephant foot yam
Potatoes became the first vegetable grown in space in what year? 1995 - 1983 - 1999
1995
What are the two ends of a battery called?
Positive and negative
What are thin, crispy slices of fried potato called?
Potato chips/Crisps
What are some things that can make batteries die faster?
Heat, using it a lot, not storing it properly
Potatoes and sweet potatoes are in the same family.
True or False?
False - Despite their similar names, potatoes and sweet potatoes belong to different plant families.
What is a potato's main job in a plant?
To store energy.
What is the chemical inside a battery called? Electrosis - Electrolyte - Electrochemistry
Electrolyte
What's the name of a popular potato breakfast dish?
Hashbrowns
How can you make batteries last longer?
Store them in a cool place, don't leave them in devices when not in use
What are potato eyes?
Potato eyes are the growing points on potatoes that develop into new potato plants.
Are potatoes 70% - 75% - 80% water?
80% water.
What does "AA" or "AAA" mean on a battery?
It determines the size
What is a baked potato often topped with? More than one item.
Cheese, sour cream, butter, chili, etc.
What happens to batteries in very cold weather?
They might not work as well
What do potatoes have in common with Batteries?
Potatoes can power a light bulb! You can actually create a simple battery using a potato, some copper and zinc, and a small LED light. It's not going to power your house, but it's a fun science experiment
What is the name of the potato variety that is known for its red skin and white flesh?
Kennebec potatoes
Adirondack potatoes
Pontiac potatoes
Red Pontiac
What is the name of the device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy?
Battery
What is the most popular potato dish called?
French fries
What is a "rechargeable" battery?
A battery that can be used again and again
What's the largest potato ever grown?13lb - 11lb - 8lb
How many pounds of potatoes does an American consume in a year?
124 pounds - 130 pounds - 116 pounds
11lb!
124 pounds!