USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

[SOURCES]
Which is NOT a main crop grown in Hawaii?

(A) ** apples

(B) pineapple

(C) sugarcane

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Today, the leading traditional crops, sugarcane and pineapple, are grown on large plantations. Sugarcane is grown on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai. Fruits and vegetables are grown for local consumption, while greenhouse and nursery products, papayas, macadamia nuts, and coffee are grown for export.

Concept note-2: -In terms of revenue generated, Hawaii’s top five agricultural products are greenhouse and nursery products, pineapples, cane for sugar, macadamia nuts, and coffee.

Concept note-3: -Principal tropical fruit and nut crops produced on Hawaii Island include macadamia, papaya, banana, guava, avocado, and specialty tropical fruits. This Island is home to the State’s entire macadamia industry and the majority of State’s papaya, guava and specialty tropical fruits production.

Concept note-4: -Hawaii continues to be the only state in the nation to grow coffee. Currently Hawaii produces 7.6 million pounds of green coffee annually with production on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu.