The correct answer is (c). Germany and the U.S.A. are the two largest producers of sugar beet in the world. In 2020, Germany produced 42.3 million tonnes of sugar beet, while the U.S.A. produced 38.1 million tonnes.
Belgium and China are not among the top five producers of sugar beet. In 2020, Belgium produced 10.3 million tonnes of sugar beet, while China produced 10.1 million tonnes.
France and Russia are also not among the top five producers of sugar beet. In 2020, France produced 7.9 million tonnes of sugar beet, while Russia produced 5.2 million tonnes.
Turkey and Ukraine are also not among the top five producers of sugar beet. In 2020, Turkey produced 2.9 million tonnes of sugar beet, while Ukraine produced 2.7 million tonnes.
The top five producers of sugar beet in 2020 were:
- Germany (42.3 million tonnes)
- U.S.A. (38.1 million tonnes)
- Russia (33.1 million tonnes)
- France (28.2 million tonnes)
- Poland (25.2 million tonnes)
Sugar beet is a root vegetable that is grown for its sugar content. It is a member of the chenopodiaceae family, which also includes spinach and beetroot. Sugar beet is a major source of sugar in many parts of the world. It is also used to make ethanol, a biofuel.