Multiple Choice
Which of the following scenarios best describes the typical process a commodity will undergo on its way to
being a finished product?
It is harvested and stored near where it was grown, then shipped by truck, train or boat to a place to be
processed and packaged, then transported again to a restaurant or store far from where it was grown.
It is harvested and immediately processed in the same community where it was grown, then transported only
a short distance away for storage and sale to a local community
It is harvested and stored near where it was grown, then shipped by truck, train or boat to a place to be
processed and packaged, then transported back to the area where it was grown for sale to local residents.
It is harvested and processed on site, then a small roadside market is set up to allow farmers to sell a
diverse group of fresh products directly to consumers without the need for transport.