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Shades of Green Trivia Quiz

Spring is here, and everything is turning green again! But take a look around and you'll see that everything is not the same shade of green. This quiz is about several of those shades.

A photo quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
mlcmlc

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
397,125

Updated
Aug 20 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1073

Last 3 plays: joecali (7/10), shorthumbz (9/10), Guest 47 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which shade of green is named for an herb? Hint

sage

cinnamon

lavender

garlic

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Question 2 of 10

2. This citrus fruit lends its name to which shade of green? Hint

grapefruit

lime

lemon

tangerine

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Question 3 of 10

3. Though these fruits can be purple, brown, black or green, which color got its name from the green fruit? Hint

olive green

apple green

banana green

cherry green

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which shade of green got its name from a fruit that might be a Comice, Bartlett, or Bosc? Hint

avocado

pear

kiwi

apple

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Question 5 of 10

5. Though often considered a lawn weed, one of these clovers is a symbol of Ireland. Which of these legumes gives us another shade of green? Hint

shamrock

pea

lentil

kidney bean

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Question 6 of 10

6. A parrot species, which of these birds lends its name to a bright green color? Hint

parakeet

penguin

owl

pigeon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which green herb provides a fresh taste and can often be found as a flavouring in chewing gum or candy? Hint

marjoram

mint

thyme

horseradish

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of these green shades is a word for all species of which of these water plants? Hint

water lily

seaweed

water chestnut

lotus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these shades of green starts as a cucumber? Hint

jalapeno

pickle

sauerkraut

beet

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Question 10 of 10

10. The gemstone pictured here also represents a shade of green, but which? Hint

amber

coral

opal

emerald

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which shade of green is named for an herb?

Answer: sage

The color sage refers to the color of the leaves of this beautiful evergreen bush. Depending on the plant, the flowers could be white, purple, pink or lavender colored.

2. This citrus fruit lends its name to which shade of green?

Answer: lime

The tart lime contains about 88% water. Because the fruit is high in vitamin C, it was often used at sea to prevent scurvy, and British sailors were nicknamed "limey".

3. Though these fruits can be purple, brown, black or green, which color got its name from the green fruit?

Answer: olive green

These fruit trees flower after four or five years, but the fruit for harvest usually comes after 15 years. These evergreen trees usually live between 300 and 600 years.

4. Which shade of green got its name from a fruit that might be a Comice, Bartlett, or Bosc?

Answer: pear

These fruits are picked green, but can have white, red or green flesh when ripe. There are over 3000 varieties of pears.

5. Though often considered a lawn weed, one of these clovers is a symbol of Ireland. Which of these legumes gives us another shade of green?

Answer: shamrock

There are several species of clover that are referred to as a shamrock. Normally the plant has three leaves, but about one in ten thousand has a fourth leaf. That fourth leaf is traditionally supposed to bring luck to the person that found it.

6. A parrot species, which of these birds lends its name to a bright green color?

Answer: parakeet

One of the most common of the parakeets is the Australian budgerigar, or budgie. They are a small bird with long, flat tails. When tamed, the male budgie can learn to talk.

7. Which green herb provides a fresh taste and can often be found as a flavouring in chewing gum or candy?

Answer: mint

Though there are many types of mints, apple mint, spearmint and peppermint are the most popular. Many households grow mint to add to tea (hot or cold), and other beverages.

8. One of these green shades is a word for all species of which of these water plants?

Answer: seaweed

Seaweed is generally classified as brown, red or green. It generally lives around the edges of the ocean because it requires sunlight and produces 70% of the earth's oxygen.

9. Which of these shades of green starts as a cucumber?

Answer: pickle

A cucumber that has been pickled in a brine (salty solution), vinegar or other mixture becomes a pickle or a gherkin. There are many different types of pickles and they can be sweet or sour.

10. The gemstone pictured here also represents a shade of green, but which?

Answer: emerald

Emeralds were first mined in Egypt and were a favorite of Cleopatra. It is also the birthstone for May.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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