a Studies 8 2020 - 12
What is the main idea of this passage?
O Vidalia onions are the only crop that can grow in
Georgia's climate.
This passage explains how Georgia's climate affects its
agriculture.
Vidalia onions are a specialty of the state of Georgia. In
fact, Georgia is second in spring onion production in the
United States. Georgia's climate makes it uniquely
qualified to grow these sweet onions. Vidalia onions
require short, mild winter months to grow and are
harvested in the spring. They need plenty of rain to flush
sulfur out of the sandy soil. Low sulfur gives Vidalia
onions their uniquely sweet taste.
O Farmers grow Vidalia onions in Georgia despite the
state's climate.
Georgia's climate makes it well suited to grow
Vidalia onions.
O Georgia's climate is not ideal for growing Vidalia
onions.