WorksheetsA New Kind of Corn
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of these professionals works with agriculture?
Nurse
Teacher
Farmer
Which of the following sentences is an example of concerns someone might have at lunchtime?
I ordered a salad with dressing on the side
I wonder if my chicken is cooked all the way through
I would like to have broccoli instead of fries
Which of the following is NOT an example of a person's characteristics?
mother
tall
young
What does the word prevalent mean?
common
unpopular
random
What does the word advancements mean?
keeping
worsening
improvements
What does the word inherit mean?
to ask for help
to get from a family member
to buy at a store
Which word means almost the SAME thing as resistance?
praise
support
opposition
Which definition mean the OPPOSITE of disagrees?
sees eye to eye
takes pleasure in
differs in opinion
What does Bt corn make that kills bugs?
bacteria
poison
bacteria
What's wrong with Bt corn?
It costs too much money
We don't know if it is safe
Bt corn kills only harmless bugs
What is the future of testing GM foods?
Testing is no longer needed
Testing will continue as long as Bt corn makes money
Testing will continue until they know its safe for people
How is Bt corn made?
Scientists add insect repellant to the corn
The genes of the corn are changed
Poison is added to the corn
All of the following are reasons why Bt corn is helpful to farmers EXCEPT
it saves time and money
it has been proven to be safe for people to eat
they do not have to worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals
advancements
improvements that move an idea ahead
the science and business of raising crops and farm animals
qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing
a worried interest in something
concern
to have a different opinion
to receive from one’s parent or parents
a worried interest in something
commonly accepted, used, or widespread
prevalent
the science and business of raising crops and farm animals
commonly accepted, used, or widespread
the act of fighting against or overcoming something
improvements that move an idea ahead
agriculture
to have a different opinion
a worried interest in something
qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing
the science and business of raising crops and farm animals
disagree
the act of fighting against or overcoming something
commonly accepted, used, or widespread
to have a different opinion
to receive from one’s parent or parents
resistance
qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing
the act of fighting against or overcoming something
improvements that move an idea ahead
the science and business of raising crops and farm animals
characteristics
to receive from one’s parent or parents
qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing
the science and business of raising crops and farm animals
to have a different opinion
inherit
to receive from one’s parent or parents
the act of fighting against or overcoming something
the science and business of raising crops and farm animals
improvements that move an idea ahead
