Topic

California Agriculture

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Quizzes in California Agriculture for SSC

U.S. Economy

About how much did California farms and ranches receive in cash receipts in 2024?

$612 billion
$1.2 billion
$6.12 billion
$61.2 billion

Correct answer(s):

$61.2 billion

U.S. Economy

Which group reflects California’s high-value agricultural production?

Dairy, nuts, grapes, vegetables, cattle, and fruit
Coal and iron ore
Maple syrup and lobster only
Rubber and coffee only

Correct answer(s):

Dairy, nuts, grapes, vegetables, cattle, and fruit

U.S. Economy

How does irrigation expand California agriculture?

It supplies water where rainfall alone is insufficient.
It removes all water from farmland.
It makes soil permanently frozen.
It eliminates the need for crops.

Correct answer(s):

It supplies water where rainfall alone is insufficient.

U.S. Economy

Why is drought also an economic problem for California?

It has no effect on farms or cities.
It increases water supply automatically.
It can reduce water availability and raise production costs.
It affects only weather reports.

Correct answer(s):

It can reduce water availability and raise production costs.