Wild Sunflowers, Wonderful New Traits

Where did Tom and Gerald find wild sunflowers growing in Colorado?

• Beside a McDonald’s restaurant parking lot

• In a dense forest

• On a mountain top

• In a desert

What is a trait of wild sunflowers mentioned in the passage?

• Ability to grow with very little water

• Ability to produce more seeds

• Ability to grow taller than farm-grown sunflowers

• Ability to change color

Why do Tom and Gerald collect wild sunflowers?

• To keep farm-grown sunflowers healthy

• To sell them in the market

• To plant them in their garden

• To use them for decoration

When do Tom and Gerald prefer to travel for collecting wild sunflowers?

• August and September

• March and April

• June and July

• November and December

What makes wild sunflowers valuable to farmers and scientists?

• Their different traits from farm-grown sunflowers

• Their bright yellow color

• Their larger size

• Their faster growth rate

How far do Tom and Gerald usually drive on their trips to collect wild sunflowers?

• 2,500 to 3,000 miles

• 500 to 1,000 miles

• 1,000 to 1,500 miles

• 3,500 to 4,000 miles

What is the main focus of the passage?

• The importance of wild sunflowers and their traits

• The history of sunflower cultivation

• The economic value of sunflowers

• The nutritional benefits of sunflowers