Quiz on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

What does GMO stand for?

• Genetically Modified Organisms

• Genetically Modified Options

• Genetically Modified Organics

• Genetically Modified Outputs

When did the first genetically modified foods appear in supermarkets?

• 1984

• 1994

• 2000

• 2010

What is one benefit of GM crops mentioned in the text?

• They are always organic.

• They are more expensive.

• They can grow in extreme weather conditions.

• They require more water.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a potential health risk associated with GMOs according to opponents?

• Lower prices

• Better living for farmers

• Allergic reactions

• Increased crop yield

What environmental issue has arisen from the use of GM crops?

• Improved soil quality

• Decreased pesticide use

• Superweeds

• Increased biodiversity

Which genetically modified crop is mentioned as helping to fight vitamin A deficiency?

• GM rice

• GM soybeans

• GM corn

• GM peanuts

What has been the effect of Monsanto's experiments with pest-poison-resistant crops?

• Decrease in crop yield

• Reduction in pesticide use

• Improvement in butterfly populations

• Increase in superweeds

What percentage of studies conducted on GMOs have found health risks?

• 10%

• None

• 100%

• 50%

What is a claimed benefit of drought-tolerant GM crops?

• They require more fertilizers.

• They retain water better than ordinary plants.

• They grow faster than traditional crops.

• They are more susceptible to pests.

What is a concern regarding the labeling of GM products in the US?

• They are always labeled.

• They do not need to be labeled.

• They are labeled as organic.

• They are labeled with health warnings.