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Goodness Grows In North Carolina
Corn Quiz


Question 1:
Corn comes in what two colors?

(a) blue and green
(b) red and purple
(c) brown and pink
(d) yellow and white
(e) Don't know

Question 2:
Where is most corn production in North Carolina?

(a) Coast
(b) Piedmont
(c) Mountains
(d) your garden
(e) Don't know

Question 3:
Corn needs lots of what to grow?

(a) sun
(b) cold
(c) snow
(d) lightening
(e) Don't know

Question 4:
How is corn shipped?

(a) ships and jump ropes
(b) trucks and trains
(c) bicycles and skateboards
(d) airplanes and boats
(e) Don't know

Question 5:
Who were growing corn when the settlers first came to North Carolina?

(a) Chickens
(b) South Americans
(c) Native Americans
(d) Eskimos
(e) Don't know

Question 6:
What helps to control grass weeds?

(a) herbicides
(b) insecticides
(c) water
(d) bleach
(e) Don't know

Question 7:
Why can't corn grow in other parts of the state?

(a) there isn't enough rain
(b) it's too dry
(c) it's too rocky
(d) the soil isn't rich enough
(e) Don't know

Question 8:
What is used to control insects?

(a) herbicides
(b) insecticides
(c) water
(d) bleach
(e) Don't know

Question 9:
Corn falls into what category of the food pyramid?

(a) Vegetables
(b) Fruits
(c) Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and nuts
(d) Carbohydrates (grains and breads)
(e) Don't know

Question 10:
What is most corn in North Carolina used for?

(a) corn bread
(b) corn on the cob
(c) animal feed
(d) popcorn
(e) Don't know


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