Unit 3, Week 2

Front

What is the main idea of the section "Early Cultivation"?

Back

Native Americans used the "Three Sisters" method of planting and taught English settlers how to use it too.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does the word "rotation" mean in the context of farming?

Back

A pattern of planting a different crop each year.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

In which years did the amount of corn produced increase the most?

Back

2012-2013.

Tags

CCSS.HSN.VM.C.6

Front

How was teosinte different from modern corn?

Back

Teosinte had only five to twelve kernels, whereas modern corn has hundreds of kernels.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is an objective point of view?

Back

An objective point of view presents facts without personal feelings or opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What are the "Three Sisters" in agriculture?

Back

Corn, beans, and squash, which are planted together for mutual benefits.

Front

Why is crop rotation important?

Back

It helps maintain soil health and reduces pest and disease problems.

Front

What is the significance of the National Corn Growers of America (NCGA)?

Back

It provides statistics and information about corn production in the United States.

Front

What is a kernel in the context of corn?

Back

A kernel is a seed or grain of corn.

Front

What does GMO stand for?

Back

Genetically Modified Organism.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5