©2015 Catholic Relief Services. All Rights Reserved. US15109 QUIZ

#1#1 What made it possible for the human race to discontinue being nomads (gatherers and hunters)?

Farming: growing crops and domesticating animals ANSWER

#2#2 Name 5 of the top 10 tomato-producing countries in the world.

The top 10 tomato-producing countries in order are: China India United States Turkey Egypt ANSWER Italy Iran Spain Brazil Mexico

#3#3 Name 5 of the top 10 banana-producing countries in the world.

The top 10 banana-producing countries in order are: ANSWER India Brazil China Philippines Indonesia Thailand Costa Rica Columbia Mexico Ecuador

#4#4 Name 5 of the top 10 coffee-producing countries, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The top ten coffee-producing countries in the world are: Brazil Vietnam Colombia Indonesia India Ethiopia Honduras Peru Guatemala Mexico ANSWER Photo by Ted Miles for CRS

#5#5 Name 5 of the top ten cacao-producing countries in the world, which is where chocolate comes from.

The top ten countries in order are: 1. Ivory Coast 2. Ghana 3. Indonesia 4. Nigeria 5. Cameroon 6. Brazil 7. Ecuador 8. Mexico 9. Dominican Republic 10 Peru ANSWER Photo by Ted Miles for CRS

#6#6 What do these ten cacao-producing countries have in common? Photo by Ted Miles for CRS

They are all within 20 degrees of the Equator, either north or south. ANSWER

#7#7 Let’s say you are having a steak for dinner tonight. From which three states is the steak most likely to come?

The top three beef-producing states in order are: Texas Nebraska Kansas ANSWER

#8#8 Which state produces the most broccoli?

California ANSWER

#9#9 According to the U.S. Apple Association, which three states produce the most apples?

The top three states in order are: Washington New York Michigan ANSWER

# 10 Name the four main steps that are needed to bring food to your table. Photo by Ted Miles for CRS

1.Production (planting, tending, harvesting) 2.Processing and packaging 3.Transportation 4.Purchasing ANSWER Photo by Ted Miles for CRS

# 11 In the U.S. diet, what percentage of total calories is provided by “processed” foods? a)Is it less than 10%? b)About 25%? c)Almost two-thirds (66%)? d)More than 90%?

Almost two-thirds, between 61% and 62.5% ANSWER

# 12 Why are so many foods processed? Give three reasons.

To keep them fresh longer To preserve the antioxidants in the food To stabilize them so they retain their texture To add color To add flavorings To add fragrance To make them more appealing ANSWER

# 13 How many different types of additives are now used by food companies? a)About 100? b)1,000? c)5,000? d)10,000?

More than 10,000! ANSWER

# 14 What are the two most consumed foods in the U.S. diet?

1.Potatoes 2.Tomatoes ANSWER

Tally Your Points And the winner is………… Insights???