Citrus Fruits - From Grapefruits to Oranges

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1. Grapefruits come in several different varieties, colors and textures. What two states are the main supplier of grapefruits? Nevada and Florida New Mexico and Texas California and New Mexico California and Arizona

2. Lemons are considered a staple food for dieters. Which two states produce approximately ninety-five percent of our nation's lemon crop? New Mexico and California New Mexico and Texas Arizona and California Georgia and Virginia

3. What are the names of the two most common varieties of lemons? Meyer and Los Lobos Eureka and Lisbon Eureka and Meyer Lisbon and Los Lobos

4. Tangerines are a delicious citrus that adults and children alike enjoy. They are sweet in flavor and easy to peel. However there are several different cross overs in the tangerine family. What exactly is a tangelo? A cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit A cross between a tangerine and an orange A cross between a tangerine and a lemon A cross between a tangerine, lemon and a grapefruit

5. Oranges come in a wide variety, such as Navels, Moro Moro, Valencia, and Cara Cara. The most commonly used orange, Valencia, is used for orange juice. Approximately how many pounds of oranges do the orange growers have to ship to distribution companies in order for orange juice to be made and distributed to local stores and supermarkets? 105,000 pounds every year 54,000 pounds every six months 45,000 pounds every six months 65,000 pounds every three months

6. True or False: When checking citrus in supermarkets and stores, you have to check for fruit that feels heavy for its category (such as, lemons, oranges, grapefruits and tangerines)? True False

7. When peeling citrus, there are two ways to peel the skin. What is the name of the peeling process that requires you to cut the ends of citrus and peel the skin downwards? Answer: (Three Words. Choose either 'The Basketball Method' or 'Round And Round'.)

8. True or False: Lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and tangelos have a natural acid-sugar level? True False

9. In what season do the buds on citrus trees start to grow? Spring Fall Summer Winter

10. You have these ingredients: two cups of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, six cups of water, one cup of sugar, one tablespoon of ground ginger, and sixteen one inch pieces of fresh pineapple. What citrus beverage would you be making? Answer: (Two Words. Choose from either Tropical Lemonade or Pineapple Juice.)