Question 1

Which of the following does not (as much) strongly impact fruit and vegetable consumption, worldwide?&#10;A) Price&#10;B) Diet Culture&#10;C) Geography&#10;D) Climate

Accepted Answer

Diet culture has a less direct impact on fruit and vegetable consumption compared to factors like price, geography, and climate, which can directly affect availability, cost, and variety of produce accessible to people worldwide.

Question 2

Which of the following fruits does not account for approximately 60% of global fruit production (by weight)?&#10;A) Melons&#10;B) Bananas&#10;C) Peaches&#10;D) Oranges

Accepted Answer

Peaches do not account for approximately 60% of global fruit production by weight. The major contributors to global fruit production in terms of volume are typically bananas, oranges, and melons, not peaches.

Question 3

Because of agricultural technology, climatic variation no longer has much of an impact on demand for out-of-season and exotic fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

Despite advancements in agricultural technology, climatic variation still significantly impacts the availability and thus the demand for out-of-season and exotic fruits and vegetables, as weather conditions affect crop yields and growing seasons.

Question 4

The state of _______ is the leading US fruit and vegetable grower, supplying roughly 50% of US produce.&#10;A) Florida&#10;B) Washington&#10;C) Arizona&#10;D) California

Accepted Answer

California is known as the leading fruit and vegetable grower in the US, supplying almost half of the produce. Florida is known for its citrus fruits, while Washington is known for apples and other tree fruits. Arizona is primarily known for its desert climate and is not a major producer of fruits and vegetables.

Question 5

Berry crops can often command a high value because&#10;A) They are the golden child of diet culture&#10;B) The monopolization of berry farms&#10;C) Most berries in the US are exported from developed countries&#10;D) Berries can be labor-intensive to harvest

Accepted Answer

Berries can be labor-intensive to harvest, requiring hand-picking and delicate handling to prevent damage. This labor cost can drive up the overall cost of production and ultimately the price of the berries.

Question 6

Despite the time aspect of quality produce, prices remain fixed even as conditions of the product deteriorate because of price-fixing.

Accepted Answer

Price-fixing refers to an agreement between producers or sellers to maintain prices at a certain level, regardless of the quality or condition of the product. This means that prices remain fixed even if the product deteriorates, which can result in consumers paying the same price for lower quality produce.

Question 7

________ is the most widely used cooling method for just-picked produce.&#10;A) Hydrocooling&#10;B) Forced-air cooling&#10;C) Room cooling&#10;D) Icing

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the most widely used cooling...

Question 8

Which of the following is not an organic compound that fruits and vegetables expel when they consume oxygen?&#10;A) Heat&#10;B) Methane&#10;C) Water&#10;D) CO2

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not an...

Question 9

Nearly 95% of the produce transported in the US is by air.

Accepted Answer

Nearly 95% of the produce transported in the US is actually by truck. Air transportation only accounts for a small percentage.

Question 10

In America, most food-borne illnesses can be traced to:&#10;A) Meat consumption&#10;B) Dairy consumption&#10;C) Produce consumption&#10;D) Consumption of grains that have been stored past shelf-life

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), produce consumption is the leading cause of food-borne illnesses in the United States. This is often due to contamination from factors such as unsanitary growing conditions or improper preparation and handling.

Deck 5: Fruit & Vegetable Supply Chains