Question

Which of the following statements best characterizes the United States' total agricultural production, as compared to other countries around the globe?
A.
The US produces little to no agriculture.
B.
The US produces an average amount of agriculture.
C.
The US is one of the world’s most important agricultural producers.
D.
The US was once a leading agricultural producer, but now must import more food products than it exports.

Answer 1

C. The US is one of the world’s most important agricultural producers.

It has vast arable land, high yields, diverse production (corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, livestock, dairy, fruits/vegetables) and is a major global exporter of many agricultural commodities.