AGEC210 Quiz 1
Over _____% of CA's almond crop is exported to this destination.
49% and China 18% and Mexico 27% and Japan Correct! 36% and European Union Yes! A very important trading partner for California!
Which of the following commodities is not unique to California (commodities that other states produce as well as CA)?
Correct! a. Strawberries b.Walnuts c.Almonds d. Clover Seed
Which of the following would NOT be considered a "high value" commodity?
Strawberries Dairy products Almonds Correct! Wheat Yes, all grains are considered "low value".
Which of the following countries is NOT one of California's major trading partners? (Top 10 list!)
Vietnam Mexico Correct! Russia Russia is not on the top 10 list! China
What is meant by "comparative advantage" when discussing agricultural trade?
a."Produce what you're good at and trade for the rest" b. It means CA's productivity is comparably higher than that of Iowa or Texas c.CA has 4 major shipping ports and this gives us an advantage in exports Correct!d.Compared to another state CA has an advantage in this aspect of agricultural production.
What are the top 3 states for production agriculture in order of their gross income ?
a.California, Nebraska, Texas b.California, Texas, Iowa Correct Answer -c.California, Iowa, Texas d.Fresno, Kern and Tulare
Name CA's most valuable commodity according to the 2019 Crop Report.
a.Grapes Correct ! b.Milk & Cream c.Almonds d.Walnuts
Match the commodities with the counties that produce them.
a.Kern County Pistachios b.Fresno County Almonds c.Tulare County Milk d.Monterey Strawberries & Salad Greens e.Other Incorrect Match Options:FlowersPotatoesLemons
What is the #1 commodity produced by Fresno County?
a.Table Grapes b.Pistachios Correct! c.Almonds d.Processing Tomatoes
How does California's cultural diversity provides an economic benefit to the state?
correct! a.Provides opportunities to discover new export markets and facilitates trade with other countries. b.CA farmers export to many countries c.CA farmers use multiple types of cropping methods to grow a wide variety of commodities d.CA farmers come from all parts of the world and this makes them better farmers
