Changing Technology, Changing Agriculture Answers

Which of the following statements about pesticides and residue is false? A. Most conventionally grown produce has detectable levels of pesticides when purchased from the store. B. The US government has determined that small levels of pesticides in produce is safe for human consumption. C. Organic produce always will be pesticide-free. D. Farm workers, children, and pregnant women are at greatest health risk from pesticides. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes Europe’s stance on genetically modified (GM) food? A. France and Spain have been leaders in developing genetically modified strawberries. B. The use of genetically modified agriculture is much more advanced in Europe than in the United States. C. European countries have not shown any interest in genetic modification research and development. D. Many European nations considered banning the import and production of GM foods in 2010. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Herbicide-resistant soybeans, pest-resistant cotton, and vitamin-enriched rice are all results of __________. A. bioengineering B. organic farming C. the Green Revolution D. synthetic food production Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the difference between bioengineered crops and genetically modified crops? A. These two terms mean the same thing and describe plants that are created by additions or deletions to DNA. B. Bioengineered crops are created through natural cross-pollination, while genetically modified crops are created by additions or deletions to DNA. C. Genetically modified crops are created through natural cross-pollination, while bioengineered crops are created by additions or deletions to DNA. D. These two terms mean the same thing and describe plants that were created during the Green Revolution. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the results of scientific studies on the nutritional value of organically grown food? A. Studies have shown organically grown food to be superior to conventionally grown food. B. Studies have shown organically grown food to be inferior to conventionally grown food. C. Studies have shown there is no nutritional difference between organically grown food and conventionally grown food. D. Studies have been inconclusive regarding the nutritional value of organically grown food and conventionally grown food. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about bioengineered foods is false? A. Their DNA has been modified. B. They have been genetically modified. C. They were developed during the Green Revolution. D. Genetic material from another organisms is sometimes added. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Bioengineered foods have been synthesized in the lab and are mass-produced in factories. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How can a consumer tell if a product is organic? A. Organic food usually looks more attractive than non-organic food. B. Organic food is certified by the Food and Drug Administration. C. The USDA has developed a labeling system for organic food. D. There is no way to tell if a product is organic. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why does organic produce spoil more quickly than conventional produce? A. It is of lower quality. B. It takes longer to grow. C. It is not treated with preservatives. D. Natural fertilizers have this effect on organically grown crops. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Organic food is the fastest-growing sector of US agriculture. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.