What Is Plant of the Week?

Habanero Chilli

100

_{What happens if you eat one fiery habanero pepper?}

_{- A) You’ll go into respiratory distress}

   _{- B) You’ll feel a mild tingle}

   _{- C) You’ll taste something sweet}

   _{- D) You’ll fall asleep}

   Answer: A, you’ll go into respiratory distress

200

true or false: children are generally more sensitive to the taste of habanero peppers than adults  

true: children are generally more sensitive to the taste of habanero peppers than adults because of their taste buds are more sensitive  

300

how spicy is a habanero pepper on the heat unit 

A: not spicy at all (o units)

B: a little spicy (5,000 units)

C: very spicy (100,000- 350,000 units)

   Answer: C very spicy 

400

 _{Which plants are included in the same family as the habanero pepper?}

 _{- A) Tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant}

   _{- B) Carrots, lettuce, and broccoli}

   _{- C) Spinach, kale, and peas}

   _{- D) Corn, wheat, and rice}

   Answer: A, Tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant

Aloe Vera plant

100

_{What is aloe vera commonly used for?}

 _{- A) Making tea}

   _{- B) Healing wounds}

   _{- C) Growing in deserts}

   _{- D) Coloring clothes}

   Answer: B, healing wounds

200

 _{Aloe leaves are thick and fleshy}

_{- True}

_{- False}

   Answer: True

300

_{Where does aloe grow?}

  _{- A) Only in deserts}

   _{- B) Only in cold climates}

   _{- C) In temperate and tropical climates around the world}

   _{- D) Only in the ocean}

   Answer: C, in temperate and tropical climates

400

_{What is special about aloe vera’s leaves?}

  _{- A) They are very thin}

   _{- B) They store water and nutrients}

   _{- C) They change color in the sun}

   _{- D) They are poisonous}

   Answer: B, they store water and nutrients

Bird Of Paradise

100

 _{What does the Bird of Paradise plant look like?}

 _{- A) A bird in flight}

   _{- B) A cactus}

   _{- C) A small shrub}

   _{- D) A vine}

   Answer: A, a bird in flight

200

_{Where is the plant originally from?}

   _{- A) Africa}

   _{- B) South America}

   _{- C) Australia}

   _{- D) Asia}

Answer: A Africa

300

_{What do you need to do to help the Bird of Paradise plant grow?}

   _{- A) Water it frequently}

   _{- B) Keep it in the shade}

   _{- C) Give it plenty of sunlight}

   _{- D) Plant it in sandy soil}

   Answer: C, Give it plenty of sunlight

400

_{How does the Bird of Paradise plant help us?}

   _{- A) By providing food}

   _{- B) By producing beautiful flowers}

   _{- C) By growing quickly}

   _{- D) By repelling insects}

   Answer: B, by producing beautiful flowers

Ragweed

100

 _{What is ragweed known for causing?}

   _{- A) Allergies}

   _{- B) Delicious fruits}

   _{- C) Shade}

   _{- D) Fragrant flowers}

   Answer: A, Allergies

200

_{Where does ragweed commonly grow?}

 _{- A) In deserts}

   _{- B) In forests}

   _{- C) In open fields and roadsides}

   _{- D) In the ocean}

   Answer: C, In open fields and roadsides

300

_{Which method reduce the impact of ragweed?}

   _{a) Watering the plants frequently}  

   _{b) Planting more trees}  

   _{c) keep your window close}   

   _{d) Using pesticides}  

   Answer: D, Using Pesticides

400

What type of allergy is cause by the ragweed?

A sneezing 

B Stuffy nose 

C itchy throat 

D All above 

Answer D, All of the above 

500

Where does ragweed come from 

 A Southwestern 

B united states 

C northwestern Mexico 

D All of the above

D all of the above