Bt Corn Quiz

Look at the second paragraph on page 222. Which detail in the text supports the author's point of view that Bt corn is a good idea.

• "That is why more farmers are planting it in the fields."

• "I began growing Bt corn in 1996."

• "I no longer have to spray the fields with costly pesticides."

Use the map on page 222 to answer the question.

What country does grow genetically modified food?

• Egypt

• Iceland

• Australia

• Japan

What text feature on page 222 has a caption?

• photograph

• sidebar

• chart

• map

What does Bt stand for? Page 221

• Bacillus thuringiensis

• Bacterium thread

• Broken tortillas

What does the word prevalent mean?

• mild

• random

• unpopular

• widespread

How do scientist make Bt corn?

• They inject poison into the corn.

• They change the genetic code of the corn.

• They add a sweetener to the corn.

• They add an insect repellant to the corn.

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

• they do not worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals.

• It has been proven 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.

• It costs too much money.

• It does not taste good.

Which author is concerned about people consuming Bt corn?

• A consumer

• A farmer

• The president

• Mrs. Hagen

Rats have died prematurely for "unstated reasons".

The prefix "pre" means before.

What does the word prematurely mean in this sentence

• before death

• before life

• before the due time

• after death