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GMO Quiz
1. Which detail best reflects the main idea that GMOs are very widespread?
a. Monsanto sells one quarter of the world's seeds.
b. About three-quarters of processed foods in the U.S. have GMOs.
c. The FlavrSavr tomato was released in 1994.
d. Over 60 countries have labeling laws for GMOs.
2. Which idea BEST supports the author's argument that GMOs are good?
a. An increase in crop yield and a decrease in pesticide costs will lower the price of
food.
b. The truth is that there are only tiny amounts of pesticides in the foods you eat.
c. It’s amazing people are even fighting over GMOs.
d. Those who wish to buy non-GMO foods can buy organic.
3. What does GMO stand for?
a. Genetically managed organism
b. Genetically modified organism
c. Grand magnification organism
d. Genetically modified order
4. What is a crop?
a. A plant that is grown for food
b. A plant that is grown for fun
c. A plant that is grown for looks
d. A plant that is grown only in certain places
5. What is insecticide?
a. Food for insects
b. substance that kills weeds
c. substance that kills insects
d. substance that makes plants grow faster
6. True or false (circle one): GMOs are required to be reported on food packaging?
7. True or false (circle one): it is CERTAIN that GMOs are dangerous to eat.
8. True or false (circle one): GMO foods are more expensive than organic foods?
9. What is one pro of GMOs?
10. What is one con of GMOs?