DSST Human Cultural Geography Exam Prep

Answer - D - Mediterranean agricultural products produced in the United States are primarily grown in Central and Southern California.

Key Takeaway: The dominant crops of the Mediterranean are wheat, legumes, vegetables, olives, figs, citrus, and lemons. Additionally, grapes are an important vine crop, grown for fruit and to make wine and vinegar. Rice and summer vegetables are grown in irrigated areas. In the United States, the only region that can produce all of these crops for a long growing period is Central and Southern California. With a climate very similar to the Mediterranean, California is become a world leader for Mediterranean agricultural products like olive oil and wine.