Tuesday, November 9, 2010

5 terms & 5 questions

agriculture-  he production, processing, marketing, and use of foods, fibers and byproducts from plant crops and animals.


crops- non-animal species or variety that is grown to be harvested as foodlivestock fodderfuel or for any other economic purpose


trade- voluntary, often asymmetric, exchange of goodsservices, or money.


organic-  form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotationgreen manurecompost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm.


Fair Trade Coffee- coffee which is purchased directly from the growers for a higher price than standard coffee.


5 Questions:


What are the top 10 countries that consume the most coffee?
1.Finland-12 kg
2.Norway-9.9 kg
3.Iceland-9 kg
4.Denmark-8.7 kg
5.Netherlands-8.4
6.Sweden-8.2 kg
7.Switzerland-7.9 kg
8.Belgium-6.8
9.Luxembourg-6.8
10.Aruba-6.8


2. What country does the US import there coffee from?

Colombia

3. Is coffee grown in America? 
Yes, Hawaii

4.  Who are the top exporters of coffee?
 Brazil, Germany, Colombia, Vietnam, Guatemala, Indonesia and Mexico

5. How are coffee beans turn into coffee?
The coffee beans are dried out, roasted, and then they are grounded into powder. Brewing the powder turn its into a liquid using a paper filter and hot water.

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