Benefits and Concerns of GM Crops

The video discusses genetically modified (GM) crops, highlighting their potential to boost global food production and their widespread use in countries like the USA, China, and India. It covers examples such as GM soya, bananas, and Golden Rice, which offer benefits like herbicide resistance and added nutrients. However, concerns exist about environmental impacts, such as gene transfer to wild plants and potential health risks. Despite these concerns, GM crops are seen as a significant advancement in agriculture.

What are GM crops?

• Crops that are genetically modified.

• Crops that are grown without any pesticides.

• Crops that are only grown in greenhouses.

• Crops that are resistant to all diseases.

Why are some people excited about GM crops?

• They can help increase worldwide food production.

• They are cheaper to grow.

• They require less water.

• They grow faster than traditional crops.

Which of the following is a GM crop that is resistant to a particular herbicide?

• GM bananas

• GM maize

• Golden Rice

• GM soya

What is the benefit of Golden Rice?

• It contains vitamin A.

• It requires less water to grow.

• It is resistant to herbicides.

• It grows faster than other rice varieties.

How do GM crops engineered to resist herbicides benefit farmers?

• They grow faster than traditional crops.

• They can be grown in any climate.

• Farmers can use herbicides freely without affecting the crops.

• They require less water.

What is a potential benefit of GM crops engineered to resist insects?

• They grow faster than traditional crops.

• They are cheaper to grow.

• Farmers do not need to use any pesticides.

• They require less sunlight.

What is one concern about GM crops?

• They are more expensive to grow.

• They require more water.

• They grow slower than traditional crops.

• They may create super weeds.

Why is it difficult to determine the long-term effects of GM crops?

• They are not widely used.

• They are too expensive to study.

• They are only grown in a few countries.

• They have not been around for a long time.

Which countries are mentioned as having great success with GM crops?

• USA, China, and India

• Brazil, Canada, and Australia

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Russia, Japan, and South Korea

What is the potential of GM crops according to the video?

• Only useful for specific crops

• Limited and not very promising

• Huge and very promising

• Only beneficial in certain climates