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Test your knowledge on our new quiz about America’s farmland and the food and environmental benefits we get to enjoy because of it.

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1.

Over the past 25 years, which state in the United States lost the most acres of farm and ranch land?
- A.
  
  A) California
- B.
  
  B) Arizona
- C.
  
  C) Texas
Correct Answer
C. C) Texas

Explanation
Answer: C) Texas (2,869,600 acres vs. 1,767,200 for CA and 925,700 for AZ)

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What percentage of the nation’s fruit is grown on land at high risk of development?
- A.
  
  A) 52 percent
- B.
  
  B) 73 percent
- C.
  
  C) 91 percent
Correct Answer
C. C) 91 percent

Explanation
91 percent of the nation's fruit is grown on land at high risk of development. This means that a large majority of the land used for fruit cultivation is vulnerable to being converted into other types of development, such as housing or commercial buildings. This high percentage suggests that there is a significant threat to the availability of land for fruit production, which could have implications for the future supply and affordability of fruits in the country.

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FARM AND RANCH LAND MAKES UP WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE LAND IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES?
- A.
  
  A) 25 percent
- B.
  
  B) 10 percent
- C.
  
  C) 50 percent
Correct Answer
C. C) 50 percent

Explanation
Farm and ranch land makes up 50 percent of the land in the continental United States. This means that half of the land in the country is used for agricultural purposes. This is a significant percentage and highlights the importance of agriculture in the United States. The large amount of farm and ranch land is necessary to support the country's food production and agricultural industry.

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From 1982 to 2007, the United States converted 23 million acres of agricultural land to development. This is equivalent to the size of what state?
- A.
  
  A) Florida
- B.
  
  B) Indiana
- C.
  
  C) Vermont
Correct Answer
B. B) Indiana

Explanation
The United States converted 23 million acres of agricultural land to development from 1982 to 2007. The question asks for the state that is equivalent in size to this amount of land. The correct answer is B) Indiana. This means that the 23 million acres of land converted is approximately the same size as the state of Indiana.

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5.

THE THREE STATES THAT LOST THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM 2002–2007—TEXAS, FLORIDA AND CALIFORNIA—CURRENTLY ACCOUNT FOR WHAT PERCENT OF U.S. VEGETABLE PRODUCTION?
- A.
  
  A) 10 percent
- B.
  
  B) 49 percent
- C.
  
  C) 26 percent
Correct Answer
B. B) 49 percent

Explanation
Texas, Florida, and California lost the largest amount of agricultural land from 2002-2007. This suggests that these states have experienced significant changes in their agricultural landscape during that period. As a result, it is likely that these states have had to adapt and find alternative ways to maintain their vegetable production. Therefore, it makes sense that they currently account for a significant portion of U.S. vegetable production, which is reflected in the answer choice B) 49 percent.

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WHAT PERCENTAGE OF U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IS PRODUCED BY AGRICULTURE?
- A.
  
  A) 73 percent
- B.
  
  B) 26 percent
- C.
  
  C) 7 percent
Correct Answer
C. C) 7 percent

Explanation
(vs. 86 percent for the energy sector)

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7.

WHICH STATE IN THE UNITED STATES HAS PROTECTED THE MOST ACRES OF FARM AND RANCH LAND (THROUGH 2009)?
- A.
  
  A) Vermont
- B.
  
  B) Michigan
- C.
  
  C) Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
C. C) Pennsylvania

Explanation
Pennsylvania has protected 448,908 acres vs. 130,748 for Vermont and 24, 537 for Michigan

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8.

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE RAIN AND SNOW THAT FALLS IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. FALLS FIRST ON PRIVATE LAND BEFORE ENTERING STREAMS AND RIVERS?
- A.
  
  A) 50 percent
- B.
  
  B) 70 percent
- C.
  
  C) 90 percent
Correct Answer
C. C) 90 percent

Explanation
The correct answer is C) 90 percent. This means that 90 percent of the rain and snow that falls in the continental U.S. falls first on private land before entering streams and rivers. This suggests that a large majority of the precipitation is absorbed by private land before it reaches the water sources. This information highlights the importance of private land in the water cycle and emphasizes the role it plays in maintaining the health of streams and rivers.

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HOW MANY MORE ACRES OF FARM LAND GROWING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES DO WE NEED FOR EVERYONE IN THE U.S. TO MEET THE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED DAILY DIETARY GUIDELINES?
- A.
  
  A) 50 million
- B.
  
  B) 5 million
- C.
  
  C) 13 million
Correct Answer
C. C) 13 million

Explanation
To meet the minimum recommended dietary guidelines, everyone in the U.S. would need an additional 13 million acres of farm land growing fruit and vegetables. This suggests that the current amount of farm land dedicated to growing these crops is insufficient to meet the dietary needs of the population. Increasing the amount of farm land dedicated to fruit and vegetable production could help ensure that everyone has access to a healthy diet.

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Farms, Food, And The Environment Quiz

Over the past 25 years, which state in the United States lost the most acres of farm and ranch land?

What percentage of the nation’s fruit is grown on land at high risk of development?

FARM AND RANCH LAND MAKES UP WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE LAND IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES?

From 1982 to 2007, the United States converted 23 million acres of agricultural land to development. This is equivalent to the size of what state?

THE THREE STATES THAT LOST THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM 2002–2007—TEXAS, FLORIDA AND CALIFORNIA—CURRENTLY ACCOUNT FOR WHAT PERCENT OF U.S. VEGETABLE PRODUCTION?

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IS PRODUCED BY AGRICULTURE?

WHICH STATE IN THE UNITED STATES HAS PROTECTED THE MOST ACRES OF FARM AND RANCH LAND (THROUGH 2009)?

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE RAIN AND SNOW THAT FALLS IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. FALLS FIRST ON PRIVATE LAND BEFORE ENTERING STREAMS AND RIVERS?

HOW MANY MORE ACRES OF FARM LAND GROWING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES DO WE NEED FOR EVERYONE IN THE U.S. TO MEET THE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED DAILY DIETARY GUIDELINES?