Wheat to Bread

What part of the wheat plant do we eat?

• Stalk

• Grain

• Husks

• Leaves

What is the purpose of ploughing the field in autumn/winter?

• To water the plants

• To protect from pests

• To break up compacted soil

• To add color to the field

What do farmers spray on wheat plants to provide extra nutrients?

• Water

• Herbicide

• Pesticide

• Fertiliser

During which season do wheat plants start producing ears of grain?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

What happens to the ears of grain during summer?

• They turn green

• They ripen and turn yellow

• They are harvested

• They fall off the plant

What separates the grain from the chaff during harvesting?

• Baler

• Combine harvester

• Thrasher

• Sickle

What is the chaff made of?

• Stalk and husks

• Grains

• Water

• Leaves

How is the grain collected during harvesting?

• Dropped back onto the field

• Stored in the combine's tank

• Turned into bales of straw

• Sold to farmers

What is done with the chaff after harvesting?

• Used as animal feed

• Sold to farmers

• Turned into flour

• Used as fuel

Where is the grain sent after drying and storing?

• To the bakery

• To a flour mill or processor

• To the farmer's market

• To the grocery store