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A New Kind of Corn

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    vocabulary and comprehension questions about the story A New Kind of Corn
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  • What does the word prevalent mean?
    widespread
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  • Which of the following is NOT an example of a person's characteristics? daring, tall, mother, young
    mother
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  • Which profession works with agriculture?
    farmer
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  • which vocabulary word means the opposite of seeing "eye to eye"?
    disagrees
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  • What does the word advancements mean?
    improvements
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  • Which vocabulary word means opposition?
    resistance
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  • What is a trait you have inherited from your family?
    accept any reasonable answer
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  • How do scientists make Bt corn? (second paragraph page 265)
    They change the genetic code of corn.
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  • What does Bt corn produce that kills insects? (Page 265 2nd paragraph)
    genes
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  • What is a reason why Bt corn is beneficial to farmers? (Page 266)
    not exposed to toxic chemicals, reduces needs for pesticides, saves time and money
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  • What is the problem with Bt corn? (page 267)
    There is not proof that it is safe to grow ane eat.
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  • Based on what you read, what is the future of testing GM food?
    Testing will continue until they know if GM foods are safe.
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