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WorksheetsIntroduction to Florida Farms
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
Florida covers ______ million acres of land.
9.7
5.2
12.4
15.8
The average farm size in Florida is ______ acres.
218
500
100
350
Florida ranks ______ in the U.S. for number of farms.
16th
2nd
5th
25th
How many farms does Florida have in 2023?
44,400
32,500
60,000
25,800
What crop is Florida ranked #1 in for the United States?
A) Bell Peppers
B) Grapefruit
C) Valencia Oranges
D) Watermelons
Fill in the blank: Florida is ranked #2 in the United States for producing _________
Bell Peppers
Tomatoes
Oranges
Strawberries
Fill in the blank: Florida is a major producer of _________, accounting for 34% of the U.S. value.
Watermelons
Apples
Bananas
Grapes
Florida is ranked #3 in the United States for producing _________
Grapefruit
Apples
Pears
Cherries
Which crop accounts for the highest percentage of U.S. value from Florida?
Bell Peppers (31%)
Grapefruit (28%)
Watermelons (34%)
Valencia Oranges (51%)
What is the total orange production worth in Florida?
$197 million
$500 million
$75 million
$1 billion
What is the value of grapefruit production in Florida?
$46.7 million
$120.3 million
$8.5 million
$200.0 million
Florida's Fruit Power: How much is Florida's strawberry production worth?
$434 million
$120 million
$900 million
$50 million
Florida's Fruit Power: How much money did Florida's strawberry production make?
$434 million
$120 million
$900 million
$50 million
Which vegetable earned the most money for Florida?
Fresh Market Tomatoes
Sweet Corn
Bell Peppers
Cabbage
Fill in the blank: Fresh Market Tomatoes earned $____ million for Florida.
494
320
675
850
Fill in the blank: Sweet Corn earned $____ million for Florida.
253
120
375
89
Fill in the blank: Bell Peppers earned $____ million for Florida.
188
120
250
75
Fill in the blank: Cabbage earned $____ million for Florida.
69.2
45.8
82.5
31.6
In which year did Florida have the most farms?
2020
2021
2022
2023
How many farms did Florida have in 2021?
46,200
32,500
58,900
41,000
What is the trend in average farm size in Florida from 207 to 218 acres?
A) Increasing
B) Decreasing
C) Staying the same
How much money did Florida agriculture make in 2022?
$8.88 billion
$15.2 billion
$3.45 billion
$12.6 billion
Florida's Forest Facts: How many million acres of forestland does Florida have?
17.16 million acres
10.25 million acres
22.50 million acres
13.80 million acres
What percentage of Florida's total land area is forestland?
50%
30%
65%
10%
What are Florida's forests used for?
Timber and biomass products
Desert farming
Mining precious gems
Building skyscrapers
Why are Florida's forests important?
They are important for environment and economy.
They are only used for building houses.
They are not important at all.
They are only for recreational activities.
They are only home to dangerous animals.
What percentage of Florida's land is forestland?
50%
25%
70%
10%
How much money did Palm Beach make from agriculture?
$1.25 billion
$500 million
$2 billion
$750 million
How much money did Miami-Dade make from agriculture?
$1.14 billion
$500 million
$2.5 billion
$750 million
How much money did Hillsborough make from agriculture?
$704 million
$500 million
$1.2 billion
$350 million
How much money did Manatee County make from agriculture?
$322 million
$150 million
$500 million
$75 million
How much money did Polk County make from agriculture?
$304 million
$120 million
$500 million
$75 million
How much money did Okeechobee County make from agriculture?
$302 million
$150 million
$500 million
$75 million
Florida exports agricultural products to which three of the following countries?
Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas
Russia, China, and India
Australia, Japan, and Egypt
Brazil, Germany, and South Africa
Which export product earned the most money?
Dairy Products
Seafood Products
Beef Products
How much money did Fresh Fruit exports make?
$356.3 million
$210.5 million
$489.7 million
$150.2 million
How much money did Fresh Vegetables exports make?
$333.3 million
$120.5 million
$450.0 million
$210.7 million
How much money did Forest Products exports make?
$343.8 million
$210.5 million
$489.2 million
$150.0 million
How much did Canada buy from Florida?
$1.081 billion
$2.5 billion
$500 million
$3.2 billion
How much did Mexico buy from Florida?
$523.8 million
$120.5 million
$789.2 million
$305.6 million
How much did The Bahamas buy from Florida?
$433.1 million
$120.5 million
$789.2 million
$56.8 million
Name three types of jobs in agriculture.
Farmer, agronomist, agricultural engineer
Doctor, teacher, lawyer
Chef, pilot, musician
Artist, banker, actor
What helps crops grow in Florida?
Sunshine
Snowfall
Desert winds
Frost
Fill in the blank: Different crops grow in different ________.
regions
colors
animals
vehicles
Fill in the blank: ________ helps crops grow in Florida.
Weather
Mountains
Deserts
Snow
Fill in the blank: Farmers use special ________ to grow crops in Florida.
techniques
vehicles
recipes
computers
Fill in the blank: Florida has a year-round growing ________.
season
forest
desert
mountain
Protecting Our Farms: Two ways farmers protect their farms are:
Using fences and scarecrows
Planting only one type of crop and ignoring pests
Leaving crops unprotected and hoping for the best
Avoiding all modern farming techniques
Protecting Our Farms: Farmers ______ for the land.
care
run
jump
ignore
Protecting Our Farms: Farmers ______ water wisely.
use
uses
using
used
Protecting Our Farms: Farmers ______ against pests.
protect
play
sing
jump
Protecting Our Farms: Farmers keep ______ healthy.
soil
water
air
crops
Fill in the blank: Food goes from farm to _______.
store
car
tree
river
Which of the following describes the products that come from farms?
Processed products
Fresh products
Frozen products
Canned products
Fill in the blank: Food from farms is often sold at _______ markets.
local
online
international
virtual
What helps modern farmers grow food?
Advanced technology
Old farming myths
Ignoring weather patterns
Manual labor only
Fill in the blank: New ______ methods are part of the future of farming.
farming
cooking
painting
driving
Fill in the blank: Protecting the ______ is important in the future of farming.
environment
television
carpet
computer
Fill in the blank: The future of farming includes growing more ______.
food
cars
computers
clothes
List two reasons why agriculture is important to Florida.
It provides jobs and supports the state's economy.
It is the main source of entertainment and tourism.
It is the only source of water in the state.
It is responsible for all technological advancements in Florida.
Fill in the blank: Agriculture ______ our state.
Feeds
Destroys
Ignores
Weakens
Divides
Fill in the blank: Agriculture creates ______.
jobs
pollution
traffic
robots
Fill in the blank: Agriculture helps the ______.
economy
weather
furniture
music
Fill in the blank: Agriculture makes ______ special.
Florida
Texas
California
New York
