Understanding Food Variety in America

Why do American grocery stores have so much variety in the foods they offer?

• Because America imports all its food

• Because America has many different climates, types of soil, and technology to help farmers

• Because Americans prefer to eat the same types of food

• Because America has a small land area

Which of the following fruits require warm weather to grow?

• Apples and pears

• Oranges and grapefruits

• Strawberries and raspberries

• Potatoes and sugar beets

In which U.S. states are citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits primarily grown?

• Texas and New York

• Florida and Southern California

• Washington and Oregon

• Michigan and Ohio

Where in the U.S. are tropical fruits like pineapples, mangoes, and papayas grown?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Nevada

• Maine

Which of the following fruits can grow in cooler places as long as the growing season is long enough?

• Pineapples and mangoes

• Strawberries and raspberries

• Oranges and lemons

• Bananas and coconuts

Which crops prefer cooler weather for growth?

• Wheat, potatoes, and sugar beets

• Pineapples, mangoes, and papayas

• Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons

• Bananas, coconuts, and avocados

What is one of the main reasons that America can produce a large amount of food?

• Small land area

• Lack of technology

• Diverse climates and advanced farming technology

• Limited types of soil

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects how much food a country can produce?

• Climate

• Types of soil

• Amounts of rainfall

• Population size

What type of weather do citrus fruits like oranges and lemons need to grow?

• Cold weather

• Warm weather

• Dry weather

• Snowy weather

Which of the following statements is true about the variety of foods in American grocery stores?

• It is limited due to a lack of technology

• It is vast due to diverse climates and advanced farming technology

• It is limited to only imported foods

• It is vast because Americans only eat tropical fruits