This quiz is all about your knowledge of watermelons. Below is a list of 10 questions about watermelons to see how much you know about the delicious snack!

###1. Which continent are watermelons native to? ####a. South America ####b. Asia ####c. Africa ####d. North America

The answer is C, Africa! Watermelon is native to southern regions of Africa and has been grown since ancient periods (over 5000 years ago). Watermelons were first harvested by ancient Egyptians and even included in the hieroglyphics.

###2. How long does it take for watermelon to grow? ####a. 7 days ####b. 30 days ####c. 90 days ####d. 120 days

The answer is C, 90 days. It takes this long because watermelons prefer to grow in warmer climates. Watermelons need full sun and perfect weather temperatures to develop into their full, delicious form! In the United States, watermelons are typically grown in warmer states such as Texas and Florida.

###3. Is a watermelon a fruit or a vegetable? ####a. Fruit ####b. Vegetable ####c. Both

The answer is C; watermelons are both a fruit and a vegetable. Watermelons are considered a fruit because they develop from the plant’s ovary after the blossoms are pollinated and fertilized. However, at the same time, watermelons can be considered a vegetable because it is a member of the Cucurbitaceae plant family, containing several other vegetable-classified fruits such as cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. This leads to its double-classification as a vegetable and a fruit.

###4. What percentage of a watermelon is water? ####a. 36% ####b. 57% ####c. 80% ####d. 92%

The answer is D, 92% water! Watermelons are considered to be one of the healthiest and most nutritious fruits for us.

###5. How many varieties of watermelon are there in the world? ####a. 5 varieties of watermelon ####b. 100 varieties of watermelon ####c. 300 varieties of watermelon ####d. 1200 varieties of watermelon

The answer is D; there are over 1200 varieties of watermelon in the world. The most common watermelon varieties are seedless, seeded, yellow, and orange watermelons.

###6. Which country is the largest producer of watermelon in the 21st century? ####a. China ####b. Nigeria ####c. Japan ####d. Brazil

The answer is A; Despite watermelons being native to Africa, China produces the most watermelon out of any other country in the world because of its climate and suitable agricultural conditions.

###7. Are watermelons berries or melons? ####a. Berries ####b. Melons

The answer is A; Contrary to popular belief (and its name), watermelon meets the biological definition of a berry, because it develops from a single ovary and a single flower. Also, while watermelons are closely related to melons, they are not considered true melons, a term used for cultivars of the species Cucumis melo.

###8. Which US State made the watermelon its state vegetable? ####a. Nebraska ####b. Oklahoma ####c. Idaho ####d. Delaware

The correct answer is B; Oklahoma made the watermelon its state vegetable in 2007!

###9. Which country grows watermelon in cube shapes? ####a. China ####b. Senegal ####c. Japan ####d. Brazil

The correct answer is C; Japanese watermelon farmers grow watermelons in glass boxes where they later grow to assume the shape of the box!

###10. Which part of the watermelon isn’t edible? ####a. Rinds (the green) ####b. The seeds ####c. No part of a watermelon is inedible

The right answer is C; every part of a watermelon is technically edible when prepared correctly. The watermelon rinds are actually full of nutrients and can be eaten in addition to the inside of the watermelon. The seeds of the watermelon, when dried and roasted, can also be eaten similarly to pumpkin seeds.