Benchmark - Unit 3 Week 1

Front

What is corn also known as?

Back

Maize

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

Front

What part of the corn is the embryo?

Back

The kernel

Front

What is the essential question of this unit?

Back

How do we decide which resources to develop?

Front

How tall can corn grow?

Back

10 feet

Front

What does the silk of the corn plant do?

Back

Transports the pollen to the ear of corn.

Front

What is the main use of corn in agriculture?

Back

Corn is primarily used for food, animal feed, and biofuel.

Front

What are the main parts of a corn plant?

Back

Roots, stalk, leaves, ears, and silk.

Front

What is the process by which corn plants reproduce?

Back

Pollination.

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What nutrients are essential for corn growth?

Back

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

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What climate conditions are ideal for growing corn?

Back

Warm temperatures and adequate rainfall.