Georgia produces 53% of the United States’ peanuts. Which statement BEST describes why Georgia is ideal for growing this crop?

Responses
A Peanuts get their salty flavor from westward winds blowing from the Atlantic Atlantic Ocean.Peanuts get their salty flavor from westward winds blowing from the Atlantic Atlantic Ocean.
B Georgia’s coastal plain soil, warm weather, and long growing season are ideal for growing peanuts.Georgia’s coastal plain soil, warm weather, and long growing season are ideal for growing peanuts.
C Georgia has a cold, dry climate most of the year, which helps peanuts form their tough, outer shells.Georgia has a cold, dry climate most of the year, which helps peanuts form their tough, outer shells.
D Most of the southeastern United States is desert land, which has sandy soil needed for growing peanuts.Most of the southeastern United States is desert land, which has sandy soil needed for growing peanuts.

1 answer

The statement that BEST describes why Georgia is ideal for growing peanuts is:

B Georgia’s coastal plain soil, warm weather, and long growing season are ideal for growing peanuts.

This option accurately reflects the agricultural conditions suitable for peanut cultivation in Georgia. Peanuts thrive in warm climates with well-drained sandy soil, which is characteristic of Georgia's coastal plain.