Bt Corn Quiz

Look at the second paragraph on page 222. Which detail in the text supports the author's point of view that Bt corn is a good idea.

• "That is why more farmers are planting it in the fields."

• "I began growing Bt corn in 1996."

• "I no longer have to spray the fields with costly pesticides."

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Use the map on page 222 to answer the question.

What country does grow genetically modified food?

• Egypt

• Iceland

• Australia

• Japan

What text feature on page 222 has a caption?

• photograph

• sidebar

• chart

• map

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does Bt stand for? Page 221

• Bacillus thuringiensis

• Bacterium thread

• Broken tortillas

What does the word prevalent mean?

• mild

• random

• unpopular

• widespread

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How do scientist make Bt corn?

• They inject poison into the corn.

• They change the genetic code of the corn.

• They add a sweetener to the corn.

• They add an insect repellant to the corn.

All of the following are reasons why Bt corn are beneficial to farmers EXCEPT

• they do not worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals.

• It has been proven safe for consumers to eat.

• the reduced need for pesticides.

• it saves time and money.

According to the article, what is the problem with Bt corn?

• There is no proof that Bt corn is safe to grow and eat.

• It costs too much money.

• It does not taste good.

Which author is concerned about people consuming Bt corn?

• A consumer

• A farmer

• The president

• Mrs. Hagen

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Rats have died prematurely for "unstated reasons".

The prefix "pre" means before.

What does the word prematurely mean in this sentence

• before death

• before life

• before the due time

• after death

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4