(iCEV Botany) - MCQ practice Northeast Crop Production in U.S.

iCEV Botany - Crop Production of the United States - Northeast Region. Includes crops produces and value of exports per year for: Connecticut, Maine, Massachussetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

What percent of the United State’s 2.2 million farms are managed by non-family owned corporations?

**a**) Less than 1 percent

**b**) Less than 5 percent

**c**) More than 75 percent

**d**) Less than 99 percent

**b**) Less than 5 percent

The United States has 2.2 million farms, but less than 5 percent are managed by non-family owned corporations.

What is the total value of crops produced per year in the *United States*?

**a**) More than 100 billion

**b**) More than 150 billion

**c**) More than 250 billion

**d**) More than 1 trillion

**b**) More than 150 billion

The total value of crops produced in the United States amounts to more than $150 billion per year

At what temperature do *warm season* crops grow best at?

**a**) Temperatures above 70°F (21°C)

**b**) Temperatures above 75°F (24°C)

**c**) Temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)

**d**) Temperatures between 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C)

**a**) Temperatures above 70°F (21°C)

Warm season crops are harmed by frost and grow best at temperatures above 70°F (21°C)

At what temperature do *cool season* crops grow best at?

**a**) Temperatures above 70°F (21°C)

**b**) Temperatures above 75°F (24°C)

**c**) Temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)

**d**) Temperatures between 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C)

**c**) Temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)

Cool season crops grow best at temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)

Which of the following is not a grain?

**a**) Barley

**b**) Cereal Rye

**c**) Triticale

**d**) Hay

**d**) Hay

Hay is not a grain, hay is a forage crop

Which of the following is a cold seasoned vegetable produced in the U.S.?

**a**) eggplant

**b**) peppers

**c**) parsnips

**d**) pumpkins

**c**) parsnips

Parsnips are a cold seasoned vegetable

Cold season vegetables also include:

* asparagus
* broccoli
* cabbage
* carrots
* cauliflower
* celery
* lettuce
* onions
* potatoes
* tomatoes

Which of the following is **not** a fruit crop produced in the U.S?

**a**) Olives

**b**) Pomegranates

**c**) Rasperries

**d**) Cucamelons

**d**) Cucamelons

Cucamelons are not a main fruit crop produced in the U.S.

Fruit crops include:

* apples
* blackberries
* cherries
* cranberries
* olives
* peaches
* pomegranates
* rasperries
* strawberries

Which of the following lists 3 oilseed and special purpose crops?

**a**) Canola, corn, sorghum

**b**) Rye, sorghum, flax

**c**) Flaxseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds

**d**) Corn, wheat, soybeans

**c**) Flaxseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds

Oilseed and special purpose crops include:

* canola
* corn
* flaxseed
* soybeans
* sunflower seeds

Which two states are soybeans primarily grown in? (According to given packet)

**a**) Kentucky and Arkansas

**b**) Illinois and Iowa

**c**) Idaho and Iowa

**d**) Mississppi and Michigan

**b**) Illinois and Iowa

Soybeans are grown in the Midwest, primarily in Illinois and Iowa

What are forage crops?

**a**) Crops grown primarily to feed livestock

**b**) Crops primarily grown in the off season to enrich the soil

**c**) Crops harvested before they go to seed

**d**) Crops other than fruits or vegetables grown for agricultural purposes

**a**) Crops grown primarily to feed livestock

Forage crops are crops grown primarily to provide feed for livestock

Forage crops include:

* alfalfa
* hay
* prarie grass
* red clover
* rye grass
* sorghum

Which of the following is **not** a use for forage crops?

**a**) decrease water drainage

**b**) increase soil fertility

**c**) reduce week populations

**d**) increase cash crop yields

**a**) decrease water drainage

Forage crops are used to increase water drainage.

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Used for forage crops also include:

* Increase soil fertility
* Increase soil quality
* Decrease risk for disease in crops
* Reduce weed populations
* Increase cash crop yields

True/False Cottonseed is a type of field crop

**True** / **False**

**True** Cottonseed is a type of field crop

Field crops include:

* Barley
* Cottonseed
* Hay
* Oats
* Tobacco
* Wheat

Field Crops are crops other than fresh fruits or vegetables that are grown for agricultural purposes

Which of the following is **not** a type of nut crop primarily grown in the U.S.

**a**) Pine nuts

**b**) Hazelnuts

**c**) Cashews

**d**) Macadamia

**c**) Cashews

The primary nut crops of the U.S. include:

* almonds
* chestnuts
* hazelnuts
* macadamia
* peanuts
* pecans
* pinenuts
* pistachios

Which of the following contains 3 row crops?

**a**) Beans, peanuts, wheat

**b**) Flax, pine nuts, hay

**c**) Potatoes, sorghum, grapes

**d**) Sunflowers, almond, blueberries

**a**) Beans, peanuts, wheat

Row crops include:

* beans
* blueberries
* corn
* cotton
* flax
* peanuts
* potatoes
* pumpkins
* sorghum
* sunflowers
* watermelon
* wheat

What is the *total economic value of crops* in the Northeast Region? (per year)

**a**) $3.5 billion

**b**) $5 billion

**c**) $10 billion

**d**) $11.5 billion

**b**) $5 billion

The total economic value of crops in the Northeastern region totals $5billion per year

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This equals %%2%%% of the total U.S. agricultural Products

What is the value of the Northeast’s total annual agricultural crop *exports*?

**a**) More than $1 billion

**b**) More than $2.6 billion

**c**) More than $5 billion

**d**) More than $10 billion

**a**) More than $1 billion

Although the Northeastern region’s economic value of crops is $5 billion, it only exports roughly $1 billion anually

Which of the following are agricultural crop exports of the Northeastern Region? (3)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Sugarcane

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

Which of the following are agricultural crop exports of the Northeastern Region? (3)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Sugarcane

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

%%**□** Corn%%

%%□ Apples%%

□ Wheat

□ Sugarcane

□ Soybeans

%%□ Maple Syrup%%

The main agricultural crop exports of the Northeastern region are corn, apples, and maple syrup.

What percent of farms sell directly to consumers in the Northeastern Region?

**a**) 5%

**b**) 12%

**c**) 25%

**d**) 45%

**b**) 12%

Twelve percent of Northeastern farms sell directly to consumers, more than twice the national average.

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@@Direct markets@@ are markets which sell products directly to the consumer

Include:

* farmer’s markets
* farm stands

What is the common name of *Solanum tuberosum*?

**a**) Potatoe

**b**) Sweet potato

**c**) Ginger

**d**) Corn

**a**) Potatoe

* *Solanum* (nightshade) *tuberosum* (tuber) is a type of potatoe species.
* *Malus domestica* - apples
* *Zea mays* - corn

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Which state are Black Walnut trees native to?

**a**) Connecticut

**b**) Pennsylvania

**c**) New Jersey

**d**) Vermont

**a**) Connecticut

Black walnut trees are native to Connecticut

Which of the following are primary crops of Connecticut? (6)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Black Walnut

□ Fruit

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Tobacco

%%**□** Corn%%

□ Apples

%%□ Black Walnut%%

%%□ Fruit%%

□ Soybeans

%%□ Maple Syrup%%

%%□ Hay%%

%%□ Tobacco%%

What is the total value of *Connecticut’s* food crop exports every year?

**a**) More than $1 million

**b**) More than $2.7 million

**c**) More than $16 million

**d**) More than $21 million

**b**) More than $2.7 million

Connecticut exports more than $2.7 million annually

How many farms in Connecticut produce organic crops?

**a**) More than 10 farms

**b**) More than 55 farms

**c**) More than 80 farms

**d**) More than 90 farms

**c**) More than 80 farms

More than 80 farms in Connecticut produce organic farms.

Which of the following are primary crops of Maine? (6)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Potatoes

□ Sweet Corn

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Wild Blueberries

**□** Corn

%%□ Apples%%

%%□ Potatoes%%

%%□ Sweet Corn%%

□ Soybeans

%%□ Maple Syrup%%

%%□ Hay%%

%%□ Wild Blueberries%%

Wild Blueberries are native to Maine

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Maine?

**a**) More than $40 million

**b**) More than $46.7 million

**c**) More than $83.9 million

**d**) More than $100 million

**c**) More than $83.9 million

Maine exports more than $83.9 million annually

True/False Maine exports *dry* *beans*, *broccoli*, and *peas*

**True / False**

**True** Maine’s food crop exports include:

* Fruits
* Apples
* Berries
* Grain
* Corn
* Wheat
* Vegetables
* Broccoli
* Dry beans
* Peas

When are blueberries harvested in Maine?

**a**) Fall

**b**) Summer

**c**) Spring

**d**) Late Fall

**b**) Summer

Blueberries are harvested in the summer in Maine.

Which of the following are primary crops of Massachusetts? (4)

**□** Cranberries

□ Apples

□ Potatoes

□ Sweet Corn

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Wild Blueberries

Massachusetts primary crops include:

%%**□** Cranberries%%

□ Apples

%%□ Potatoes%%

□ Sweet Corn

□ Soybeans

%%□ Maple Syrup%%

%%□ Hay%%

□ Wild Blueberries

\*Sugar is extracted from the sap produced by Maple Trees

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Massachusetts?

**a**) More than $101 million

**b**) More than $107.8 million

**c**) More than $200 million

**d**) More than $205 million

**b**) More than $107.8 million

Massachusetts exports more than $107.8 million annually

How many farms in Massachusetts produce organic crops?

**a**) More than 100

**b**) More than 200

**c**) More than 250

**d**) More than 300

**d**) More than 300

More than 300 farms in Massachusetts produce organic crops

Which of the following are primary crops of New Hampshire? (4)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Potatoes

□ Sweet Corn

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Wild Blueberries

Primary crops of New Hampshire:

**□** Corn

%%□ Apples%%

□ Potatoes

%%□ Sweet Corn%%

□ Soybeans

%%□ Maple Syrup%%

%%□ Hay%%

□ Wild Blueberries

True/False New Hampshire exports *peaches*

**True / False**

**True** New Hampshire’s food exports include:

* Fruits
* apples
* berries
* peaches
* Grains
* corn
* wheat
* Vegetables
* broccoli
* cabbage
* pumpkins
* squash

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in New Hampshire?

**a**) More than $10 million

**b**) More than $11 million

**c**) More than $20.4 million

**d**) More than $22.4 million

**d**) More than $22.4 million

New Hampshire exports more than $22.4 million annually

True/False New Hampshire farmers are banned from utilizing no-till farming

**True / False**

**False** Many New Hampshire farmers conserve soil by utilizing no-till farming

When is Maple Syrup harvested in New Hampshire?

**a**) Early fall

**b**) Late fall to early-winter

**c**) Mid-winter to early spring

**d**) Late-spring

**c**) Mid-winter to early spring

Maples syrup in New Hampshire is harvested from mid-winter to early spring

Which of the following are primary crops of New Jersey? (4)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Berries

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Peaches

**□** Corn

□ Apples

%%□ Wheat%%

%%□ Berries%%

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

%%□ Hay%%

%%□ Peaches%%

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in New Jersey?

**a**) More than $10 million

**b**) More than $11 million

**c**) More than $22.9 million

**d**) More than $49 million

**c**) More than $22.9 million

New Jersey exports more than $22.9 million annually

True/False New Jersey exports *cucumbers*, *green peppers*, and *tomatoes*

**True / False**

**True** New Jersey food crops include:

* Fruits
* Apples
* berries
* Peaches
* Grains
* corn
* wheat
* Vegetables
* Cucumbers
* green peppers
* tomatoes

In which state must Produce Farmers go through an annual audit to evaluate food safety operations?

**a**) New Hampshire

**b**) Massachusetts

**c**) Delaware

**d**) New Jersey

**d**) New Jersey

Produce Farmers go through an annual audit to evaluate food safety operations in New Jersey.

When are blueberries harvested in New Jersey?

**a**) Early Fall

**b**) Late Fall

**c**) Late Summer

**d**) Spring

**c**) Late Summer

Blueberries are harvested in late summer in New Jersey.

Other New Jersey Major crops are harvested:

* Apples - late summer to early fall
* Peaches - late summer to early fall

Which of the following are primary crops of New York? (5)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Potatoes

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Peaches

New York primary crops include:

%%**□** Corn%%

%%□ Apples%%

□ Wheat

%%□ Potatoes%%

%%□ Soybeans%%

□ Maple Syrup

%%□ Hay%%

□ Peaches

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in New York?

**a**) More than $100 million

**b**) More than $499 million

**c**) More than $506 million

**d**) More than $800 million

**c**) More than $506 million

New York exports more than $506 million annually.

True/False New York exports *cucumbers*, and *peanuts*

**True / False**

**False** New York food crop exports include:

* Fruits
* Apples
* Berries
* Grapes
* Pears
* Grains
* Corn
* Wheat
* Vegetables
* Cabbage
* Snap Beans
* Squash

When are aqpples harvested in New York?

**a**) Early Summery

**b**) Late Fall

**c**) Summer to Early Fall

**d**) Late Fall to Early Winter

**c**) Summer to Early Fall

Major Crops in New York are harvested:

* Apples - Summery to Early Fall
* Corn - Summery to Mid-Fall
* Potatoes - Summer to Mid-Fall

Which of the following are primary crops of Pennsylvania? (6)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Potatoes

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Tobacco

Pennsylvania’s primary crops include:

%%**□** Corn%%

%%□ Apples%%

%%□ Wheat%%

□ Potatoes

%%□ Soybeans%%

□ Maple Syrup

%%□ Hay%%

%%□ Tobacco%%

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Pennsylvania?

**a**) More than $100 million

**b**) More than $230 million

**c**) More than $464.8 million

**d**) More than $500.4 million

**c**) More than $464.8 million

Pennsylvania exports more than $464.8 million annually in food crops.

True/False Pennsylvania exports *sweet cherries*

**True / False**

**False** Pennsylvania exports tart cherries.

Other food crops include:

* Fruit
* Apples
* grapes
* tart cherries
* Grain
* corn
* wheat
* Vegetables
* cabbage
* pumpjins
* tomatoes

When are soybeans harvested in Pennsylvania?

**a**) Winter

**b**) Early Spring

**c**) Fall

**d**) Summer

**c**) Fall

Soybeans are harvested in the Fall in Pennsylvania.

Which of the following are primary crops of Rhode Island? (4)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Potatoes

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Tobacco

Rhode Island’s food crops include:

%%**□** Corn%%

%%□ Apples%%

□ Wheat

%%□ Potatoes%%

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

%%□ Hay%%

□ Tobacco

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Rhode Island?

**a**) More than $1 million

**b**) More than $2.5 million

**c**) More than $100 million

**d**) More than $130 million

**a**) More than $1 million

Rhode Island exports more than $1 million in food crops annually

True/False Rhode Island exports *pears, peaches,* and *apples*

**True / False**

**True** Food crop exports in Rhode Island include:

* Fruits
* Apples
* Berries
* Peaches
* Pears
* Grains
* Corn
* Vegetables
* Beans
* Pumpkins
* Squash
* Tomatoes

Which state utilizes *Contour Farming*?

**a**) Vermont

**b**) Rhode Island

**c**) New Hampshire

**d**) Connecticut

**b**) Rhode Island

Rhode Island utlizes contour farming on slopes in order to prevent run-off to lower lands.

Which of the following is a variety of apple grown in Rhode Island?

**a**) Liberty

**b**) Freedom

**c**) Cosmic Crisp

**d**) Honeysuckle

**a**) Liberty

Liberty and Pristine are popular varieties of apples grown in Rhode Island.

Which of the following are primary crops of Vermont? (4)

**□** Corn

□ Apples

□ Wheat

□ Potatoes

□ Soybeans

□ Maple Syrup

□ Hay

□ Tobacco

Primary crops of Vermont include:

%%**□** Corn%%

%%□ Apples%%

□ Wheat

□ Potatoes

□ Soybeans

%%□ Maple Syrup%%

%%□ Hay%%

□ Tobacco

What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Vermont?

**a**) More than $1 million

**b**) More than $2.5 million

**c**) More than $3.8 million

**d**) More than $100 million

**c**) More than $3.8 million

Vermont exports more than $3.8 million annually in food crops.

True/False Vermont exports *pears, peaches,* and *apples*

**True / False**

**True** Food crops of vermont include:

* Fruits
* Apples
* Berries
* Peaches
* Pears
* Grain
* Corn
* Vegetables
* Broccoli
* letuce
* pumpkins
* Squash

When is maple syrup harvested in Vermont?

**a**) Winter

**b**) Summer

**c**) Winter to Early Spring

**d**) Early Spring to Late Summer

**c**) Winter to Early Spring

Maple Syrup in Vermont is harvested from late winter to early spring.