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WorksheetsWonders U3 New Kind of Corn—Selection Vocab & Comp 2024
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the word prevalent mean?
mild
random
unpopular
widespread
Which of the following is NOT an example of a person’s characteristics?
daring
tall
mother
young
Which of these professionals works with agriculture?
Farmer
Nurse
Teacher
Salesperson
Which definition means the OPPOSITE of disagrees?
sees eye to eye
takes pleasure in
differs in opinion
researches to find an answer
What does the word advancements mean? For instance, what would it mean if someone made advancements in technology or space travel?
keeping
improvements
observations
worsening
Which of the following sentences is an example of concerns someone might have at lunchtime? (What is a concern?)
I would like to have broccoli instead of fries.
I wonder if my chicken is cooked all the way.
I have never ordered something I did not like.
I ordered a salad with the dressing on the side.
Which word means almost the SAME thing as resistance?
(Think back to our last text set and think about some people's resistance to the changes with the civil rights movement and laws/acts.)
opposition
praise
support
trust
What does the word inherit mean?
to ask for help
to give as a gift
to purchase at a store
to receive from an ancestor
How do scientists make Bt corn?
They inject poison into the corn.
They add a sweetener to the corn.
They change the genetic code of corn.
They add an insect repellent to the corn.
What does Bt corn produce that kills insects?
bacteria
genes
poison
sweetener
All of the following are reasons why Bt corn is beneficial to farmers EXCEPT
they do not worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals.
it has been proven to be safe for consumers to eat.
the reduced need for pesticides.
it saves time and money.
According to the article, what is the problem with Bt corn?
There is no proof that Bt corn is safe to grow and eat.
Bt corn kills only harmless insects.
It costs too much money.
It does not taste good.
Based on what you read, what is the future of testing GM foods?
Testing will continue until they know if GM foods are safe for consumers.
Testing will continue as long as Bt corn makes money.
Testing will only continue on rootworm beetles.
Testing is no longer needed.
