Florida Agriculture: Avocados and More
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What is the top-rated fruit with the highest fiber content according to the text?

  • Oranges
  • Avocados (correct)
  • Blueberries
  • Tangerines

Which state is NOT among the top 3 avocado-producing states in the United States according to the text?

  • Texas (correct)
  • California
  • Hawaii
  • Florida

How long does it take to grow a single avocado according to the text?

  • A year (correct)
  • One month
  • Quarter of a year
  • One week

Which Florida county produces the most avocados?

<p>Miami-Dade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of green beans is known for its height, equivalent to 3 fully grown giraffes stacked on top of one another?

<p>Pole beans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which months does Florida produce 100% of the U.S. green beans according to the text?

<p>Winter months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to harvest sugarcane?

<p>Hand harvesting with machetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pounds of sugarcane can a skilled harvester harvest per hour?

<p>1,100 pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which months is sweet corn in peak season?

<p>May - September (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many main types of tangerines are grown in Florida?

<p>Four (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a tangerine tree is primarily known for its bright orange color?

<p>Fruit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ears of corn can each stalk produce on average?

<p>Three (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can bell peppers be?

<p>2 to 6 inches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about bell peppers?

<p>They are in the same family as tomatoes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state produces around 30% of all bell peppers grown in the U.S.?

<p>Florida (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color are bell peppers before they ripen?

<p>Green (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the waxy coating on blueberries?

<p>Bloom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is peak season for cabbage?

<p>November to April (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the pattern of Holstein cows?

<p>They all have a unique pattern of spots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many gallons of milk does 1 cow produce per day?

<p>around 6 gallons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of oranges are produced for making juice?

<p>85% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'casein' in milk?

<p>It is a type of protein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Florida is known as the Potato Capital?

<p>Hastings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many varieties of grapefruits are grown in the U.S.?

<p>20+ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason okra plants thrive?

<p>Full sun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the way grapefruits grow?

<p>They grow in clusters, like grapes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many feet tall can dragon fruit plants grow?

<p>Up to 20 feet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of okra pods?

<p>2-3 inches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of potato consumption in the U.S.?

<p>2nd (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the okra type that is similar to 'Lady fingers'?

<p>Clemson Spineless (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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