CA AG Flashcard

Front

California can produce such a large amount of product and a variety of commodities because of what?

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Favorable climate and rich soil

Front

A ____________ is a food, metal, or another physical substance that investors buy or sell.

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Commodity

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If California was a country on its own, it would be the ______ largest agricultural producer on the planet.

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Fourth

Front

What is the leading agricultural state in the United States?

Back

California

Front

What is an import?

Back

A product brought into a country from another country for sale

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What is an export?

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A product sent from one country to another for sale

Front

What kinds of problems do farmers face today?

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Pests, diseases, and changing weather patterns

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How are farmers able to keep up with the growing population?

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Using new farming technologies and efficient farming methods

Front

What is a major agricultural export from California?

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Almonds

Front

What percentage of the nation’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables does California produce?

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50%