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A New Kind of Corn

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these professionals works with agriculture?

a)

Nurse

b)

Teacher

c)

Farmer

2.

Which of the following sentences is an example of concerns someone might have at lunchtime?

a)

I ordered a salad with dressing on the side

b)

I wonder if my chicken is cooked all the way through

c)

I would like to have broccoli instead of fries

3.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a person's characteristics?

a)

mother

b)

tall

c)

young

4.

What does the word prevalent mean?

a)

common

b)

unpopular

c)

random

5.

What does the word advancements mean?

a)

keeping

b)

worsening

c)

improvements

6.

What does the word inherit mean?

a)

to ask for help

b)

to get from a family member

c)

to buy at a store

7.

Which word means almost the SAME thing as resistance?

a)

praise

b)

support

c)

opposition

8.

Which definition mean the OPPOSITE of disagrees?

a)

sees eye to eye

b)

takes pleasure in

c)

differs in opinion

9.

What does Bt corn make that kills bugs?

a)

bacteria

b)

poison

c)

bacteria

10.

What's wrong with Bt corn?

a)

It costs too much money

b)

We don't know if it is safe

c)

Bt corn kills only harmless bugs

11.

What is the future of testing GM foods?

a)

Testing is no longer needed

b)

Testing will continue as long as Bt corn makes money

c)

Testing will continue until they know its safe for people

12.

How is Bt corn made?

a)

Scientists add insect repellant to the corn

b)

The genes of the corn are changed

c)

Poison is added to the corn

13.

All of the following are reasons why Bt corn is helpful to farmers EXCEPT

a)

it saves time and money

b)

it has been proven to be safe for people to eat

c)

they do not have to worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals

14.

advancements

a)

improvements that move an idea ahead

b)

the science and business of raising crops and farm animals

c)

qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing

d)

a worried interest in something

15.

concern

a)

to have a different opinion

b)

to receive from one’s parent or parents

c)

a worried interest in something

d)

commonly accepted, used, or widespread

16.

prevalent

a)

the science and business of raising crops and farm animals

b)

commonly accepted, used, or widespread

c)

the act of fighting against or overcoming something

d)

improvements that move an idea ahead

17.

agriculture

a)

to have a different opinion

b)

a worried interest in something

c)

qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing

d)

the science and business of raising crops and farm animals

18.

disagree

a)

the act of fighting against or overcoming something

b)

commonly accepted, used, or widespread

c)

to have a different opinion

d)

to receive from one’s parent or parents

19.

resistance

a)

qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing

b)

the act of fighting against or overcoming something

c)

improvements that move an idea ahead

d)

the science and business of raising crops and farm animals

20.

characteristics

a)

to receive from one’s parent or parents

b)

qualities that belong to and help to identify a person or thing

c)

the science and business of raising crops and farm animals

d)

to have a different opinion

21.

inherit

a)

to receive from one’s parent or parents

b)

the act of fighting against or overcoming something

c)

the science and business of raising crops and farm animals

d)

improvements that move an idea ahead