How Does Rice Grow? | Maddie Moate

The video explores the process of rice cultivation, starting with an introduction to rice's global significance. It explains the role of paddy fields, particularly terraced fields in Bali, and how water management is crucial. The video details the planting process, from nursery fields to larger fields, and covers the harvesting and threshing stages. Finally, it shows the journey from paddy field to plate, culminating in a local dish, nasi goreng.

Why is rice considered one of the most important foods globally?

• It is only grown in Asia.

• It is the main food for two-thirds of the world's population.

• It is the most expensive food.

• It is the easiest crop to cultivate.

What is a paddy field?

• A dry field used for growing wheat.

• A field that is usually flooded with water.

• A field used for growing vegetables.

• A field that is always dry.

How is water managed in terraced rice fields?

• By using a series of gates to control water flow.

• By manually carrying water to each terrace.

• By using a sprinkler system.

• By relying solely on rainfall.

What is the purpose of a nursery paddy field?

• To store harvested rice.

• To dry rice grains.

• To grow rice plants to full maturity.

• To start the life of a rice plant in a smaller area.

Why are rice seedlings planted with gaps between them?

• To allow for easy harvesting.

• To reduce water usage.

• To provide space for walking and removing weeds.

• To prevent the plants from growing too tall.

What is the purpose of plowing a paddy field?

• To harvest the rice.

• To plant seeds directly.

• To prepare the field by turning over the mud and removing weeds.

• To dry the field before planting.

How is rice traditionally harvested in Bali?

• Using a large combine harvester.

• By hand with a sickle.

• Using a tractor.

• By shaking the plants.

What is the purpose of threshing in rice processing?

• To separate the grain from the husk.

• To dry the rice.

• To package the rice.

• To plant new seeds.

What happens to rice grains after threshing?

• They are discarded.

• They are cooked.

• They are dried in the sun.

• They are immediately packaged.

What is the final step before rice is ready for consumption?

• Drying the rice in the sun.

• Processing in factories.

• Threshing the rice.

• Separating the grain from the husk.