Quiz on Corn

What is an advantage of growing corn?

• It can be grown in many different types of climates and used for different purposes.

• It is difficult to grow in certain climates but it can be done.

• It is a food that can be eaten in many different ways.

• It is a healthy vegetable that all people need to eat.

What does the nonfiction text feature on pg 5 help you to understand about the text?

• The way a corn plant grows.

• The parts of a corn plant and their jobs.

• The many uses of corn.

• The way a corn plant looks.

What is a unique characteristic of a corn plant?

• Its stalk and tassel

• Its deep roots and sturdy stalk

• The ear of the corn plant where the kernels are

• The fact that each corn plant has both female and male organs.

What is the job of the tassel of the corn plant?

• It is at the top of the corn plant.

• It helps the corn plant grow.

• It helps support the corn plant.

What is the main idea of this selection?

• It is an information piece on how to grow corn.

• It is a narrative piece on growing corn.

• It is a realistic fiction piece on corn.

• It is an opinion piece on the future of how corn crops are to be used in the US.

According to the graph on pg.7, what is corn mostly used for in the US in 2017?

• As an alternative fuel source

• As an export

• As feed and residual

• As a food product

According to the selection, what is the meaning of the word, “consumers?”

• Those who produce crops.

• Those who produce corn.

• Those who eat plants.

• Those who grow plants.

In paragraph 6, which of the following is the best meaning of the word, “emerge?”

• To grow

• To become

• To come out of

• To linger

In paragraph 7, which of the following would be a synonym for “adaptable?”

• Stagnant

• Flexible

• Resistant

• Challenging

What is another benefit to growing corn for the farmers in the Midwest?

• Corn is a very profitable crop and makes them a lot of money.

• Corn is a favorite vegetable of people who live in the Midwest.

• It helps improve the soil quality.

• It requires less water than other crops.