Corn and Climate: Challenges and Innovations

What is one of the main challenges corn faces due to climate change?

• Higher seed costs

• Warmer temperatures

• Decreased soil fertility

• Increased pest resistance

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having thrived due to corn?

• Egyptians and Babylonians

• Mechicas and Incas

• Chinese and Japanese

• Romans and Greeks

What is the 'three sisters' agricultural system?

• A modern farming technology

• A type of irrigation technique

• A system involving corn, beans, and squash

• A method of crop rotation

How much of the world's calorie intake is accounted for by corn?

• Around 20%

• Around 15%

• Around 5%

• Around 10%

What ancestral plant was corn domesticated from?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Teosinte

• Barley

What is Dr. Katie Murphy's main focus in her research on corn?

• Understanding corn's genetic responses to climate

• Developing pest-resistant corn

• Improving corn's color variety

• Increasing corn's sweetness

What technology does Dr. Murphy use to analyze corn plants?

• Soil sensors

• High throughput phenotyping

• Satellite imaging

• Drones

What is the purpose of the 'selfie station' in Dr. Murphy's research?

• To entertain visitors

• To measure soil quality

• To take pictures of the researchers

• To monitor plant growth and health

What dish does Deysi Serrano mention that reminds customers of their grandmother's cooking?

• Chili con carne

• Crema de elote

• Tacos

• Burritos

What gives Dr. Murphy hope for the future of sustainable food systems?

• Traditional farming methods

• Increased funding

• Government policies

• Young people and new technologies