CLEAN : Tiny Asian pest puts squeeze on Florida fruit growers

CLEAN : Tiny Asian pest puts squeeze on Florida fruit growers

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Biology, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the financial impact of a fly infestation on the fruit market, highlighting the challenges faced in eradicating the fly and the quarantine measures that restrict fruit shipments from Florida. It also mentions the significant sales losses experienced and the presence of larvae in Pine Crest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial issue is being faced while trying to eradicate the fly?

Increased revenue from fruit sales

Unexpected halt in expected finances

Surplus in budget allocation

Decrease in treatment costs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the fly being established in Florida?

Higher fruit prices

Restricted fruit market

Unrestricted fruit market

Increase in fruit exports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the presence of the fly affect international fruit shipments?

Countries without the fly will allow shipments

Countries with the fly will restrict shipments

Countries without the fly will restrict shipments

All countries will increase shipments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the financial loss mentioned due to a bad season?

$500,000

$1,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is mentioned about Pine Crest in the context of the fruit fly?

It is a type of fruit

It is a financial institution

It has no relation to the fly

It is associated with fruit larvae