Midwest Wheat Surplus

Midwest Wheat Surplus

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The video discusses a transportation crisis in America amidst a record crop production of over 1 billion bushels. Despite this surplus, there are insufficient railroad cars to transport the grain. Meanwhile, a major crop disaster has struck globally, leading to potential starvation in Europe, highlighting the contrast between America's abundance and global scarcity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by America despite having a record crop production?

Poor weather conditions

Insufficient railroad cars

Low market demand

Lack of storage facilities

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How do farmers feel about the transportation plans for the bumper crop?

They criticize the lack of plans

They are indifferent to the plans

They are satisfied with the plans

They are unaware of the plans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the situation in Europe compared to America regarding crop production?

Europe has a surplus of crops

Europe faces a crop disaster

Both have a surplus of crops

Both face a crop disaster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of the crop disaster in Europe?

Increased crop prices

Starvation for millions

Higher crop yields

Improved weather conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the status of wheat in America compared to the rest of the world?

America has a shortage of wheat

The world has a shortage of wheat

America has a surplus of wheat

The world has a surplus of wheat