Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Regional Office No. VIII (Eastern Visayas)
DIVISION OF NORTHERN SAMAR
VIGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Laoang I

Activity #1 ( April 8, 2024)

Vegetables - refer to any kind of plant life or plant product that is consumed as food. This includes various parts of
herbaceous plants such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, or seeds. Vegetables are typically savory rather than
sweet and can be eaten fresh or prepared in different ways.
Classification of Vegetables
Vegetables can be classified based on the part of the plant that is used for food. Here are some common categories of
vegetables:
1. Root Vegetables: These are vegetables where the edible part is the root. Examples include carrots, potatoes,
radishes, and beets.
2. Stem Vegetables: Stem vegetables have shoots or stalks that are consumed. Examples include asparagus, kohlrabi,
and rhubarb.
3. Leaf Vegetables: These vegetables have edible leaves. Examples include cabbage, kale, lettuce, and spinach.
4. Fruit Vegetables: These are the fruits of flowering plants that are consumed as vegetables. Examples include
tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.
5. Gourd and Squash Vegetables: These include summer squashes and winter gourds.
6. Green Vegetables: This category includes various leafy greens such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and collard
greens.
7. Pods and Seeds: These vegetables are characterized by their edible pods or seeds. Examples include peas, beans,
and corn.
8. Baby Vegetables: Baby vegetables are harvested when they are still small and tender. They can come from various
plant parts, such as baby carrots or baby corn.
Answer this 10 items Quiz in your notebook.
1. Which category of vegetables includes carrots and potatoes?
- A) Root vegetables
- B) Leaf vegetables
- C) Fruit vegetables
- D) Stem vegetables

2. Asparagus and rhubarb belong to which category of vegetables?

- A) Root vegetables
- B) Leaf vegetables
- C) Fruit vegetables
- D) Stem vegetables
3. Which category of vegetables includes tomatoes and cucumbers?
- A) Root vegetables
- B) Leaf vegetables
- C) Fruit vegetables
- D) Stem vegetables

4. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are examples of which category of vegetables?

- A) Root vegetables
- B) Leaf vegetables
- C) Fruit vegetables
- D) Green vegetables

5. Peas and beans belong to which category of vegetables?

- A) Root vegetables
- B) Leaf vegetables
- C) Pods and seeds
- D) Stem vegetables

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