WHEAT - CANADIAN AND BRITISH CONTRAST

The video discusses the large-scale wheat harvesting in Saskatchewan, Canada, highlighting the bumper crop of 400 million bushels. This success contrasts with the poor harvest in Britain, affected by adverse weather, impacting bread rationing forecasts.

What is a notable feature of the harvesting process in Saskatchewan, Canada?

• It is done manually without machines.

• It is primarily focused on corn production.

• It involves small-scale operations.

• It uses advanced machinery for efficiency.

How much wheat was harvested in Canada according to the estimates?

• 200 million bushels

• 400 million bushels

• 800 million bushels

• 600 million bushels

What potential impact did the Canadian wheat harvest have on Britain?

• No impact on bread supply

• Increased bread prices

• Extended bread rationing

• Earlier end to bread rationing

What was the condition of the wheat harvest in Britain?

• It was a record-breaking success.

• It was the worst in many years.

• It was average compared to previous years.

• It was slightly below expectations.

What were the main factors affecting the British wheat harvest?

• Frost and cold weather

• Pests and diseases

• Gales and excessive rain

• Drought and high temperatures