Fruits
California grows about what percentage of the United States' strawberries?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 90%
90%
Which California event helped increase demand for food in the late 1800s?
A. Gold Rush
B. Civil War
C. The transcontinental railroad
D. Dust Bowl
The Gold Rush
California rolls are usually made with:
A. Tuna
B. Crab (or imitation crab)
C. Shrimp
D. Salmon
Crab
California grows more food than any other U.S. state.
A. True
B. False
True
Which famous fruit is often called California's "green gold"?
A. Lime
B. Avocado
C. Pear
D. Kiwi
Avocado
Which fruit was first successfully grown commercially in California after being brought from Spain?
A. Avocados
B. Oranges
C. Grapes
D. Apples
Grapes
Spanish missionaries planted many vineyards mainly to grow what?
A. Raisins
B. Wine grapes
C. Apples
D. Peaches
Wine grapes
Which fast-food chain started in California?
A. Wendy's
B. In-N-Out Burger
C. Chick-fil-A
D. Culver's
In-N-Out
Which crop uses many beehives for pollination every spring?
A. Wheat
B. Almonds
C. Rice
D. Tomatoes
Almonds
Which California county is famous for artichokes?
A. Monterey County
B. Orange County
C. Imperial County
D. Sonoma County
Monterey County
California is the nation's leading producer of which nut?
A. Walnuts
B. Pecans
C. Almonds
D. Pistachios
Almonds
Which famous California city is closely connected with sourdough bread?
A. Los Angeles
B. San Diego
C. Sacramento
D. San Francisco
San Francisco
Which salad was invented at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood?
A. Caesar Salad
B. Greek Salad
C. Cobb Salad
D. Chef Salad
Cobb Salad
California supplies about how much of the U.S.'s vegetables?
A. About 10%
B. About 25%
C. About one-third
D. About one-half
About one-half
California is the top U.S. producer of all of these crops EXCEPT:
A. Almonds
B. Artichokes
C. Rice
D. Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Which California valley is famous for producing many fruits and vegetables?
A. Death Valley
B. Central Valley
C. Owens Valley
D. Napa Valley
Central valley
The first commercially grown avocados in California became popular during which century?
A. 1700s
B. 1800s
C. 1900s
D. 2000s
1900s
Which fruit is commonly added to California-style burgers?
A. Pineapple
B. Apple
C. Avocado
D. Pear
Avocado
Which irrigation method helps many California farms save water?
A. Flood irrigation only
B. Drip irrigation
C. Bucket watering
D. Rain barrels only
Drip irrigation
Which ingredient is most likely to be found on a California-style pizza?
A. Pineapple and ham
B. Barbecue sauce and pulled pork
C. Fresh vegetables, goat cheese, or avocado
D. Corn and mashed potatoes
Fresh vegetables, goat cheese, or avocado
California produces nearly all of the U.S. supply of which fruit?
A. Mangoes
B. Kiwifruit
C. Dates
D. Bananas
Dates
Which agricultural innovation helped California become a year-round supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables across the United States?
A. The invention of frozen food
B. Refrigerated railroad cars and trucks
C. Airplanes carrying produce
D. Plastic grocery bags
Refrigerated transport
The French Dip sandwich was invented in:
A. Fresno
B. Los Angeles
C. Monterey
D. Bakersfield
Los Angeles
Which challenge affects California farming the most?
A. Hurricanes
B. Drought
C. Earthquakes
D. Tornadoes
Drought
Which California city is home to the original fortune cookie factory still making cookies by hand?
A. Los Angeles
B. Sacramento
C. San Francisco
D. Fresno
San Francisco