Question

Which area Best represents where Boll Weevil first entered the United States .

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Answer 1

The area that best represents where Boll Weevil first entered the United States is:

B. Texas

The boll weevil, is a small beetle, approximately ¼ inch long with wings and a very pronounced snout. It is native to Mexico and Central America. The weevil entered the United States in 1892 near Brownsville, Texas. By 1922 it had swept up the Atlantic seaboard and infested virtually the entire Cotton Belt.