1. How was the "yellow dent" corn variety currently used by corn farmers developed from the old "Indian" corn?
How are the two types different?
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2. How does the current farm program work in regards to growing and selling corn?
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3. How do scientists make corn resistant to a specific herbicide, such as the Liberty Link variety? Include enough specifics for a good understanding of the overall process.
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4. Using an energy pyramid, explain where corn, cows and people would fit in. Discuss differences in energy gained, efficiency and costs associated with being a primary consumer versus a secondary consumer.
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5. "Agriculture is growing fast food". Explain what is meant by this statement. Evaluate the health and nutritional characteristics of typical fast food compared to what may be prepared alternatively.
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6. Discuss and diagram where the corn from a field in Iowa goes. Include percentages, data and research.
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7. What is the ecological state of the Mississippi River delta today? Give characteristics that describe the delta's health. Discuss the history of the delta; has it always been in the current state of ecological health? How is corn farming in Iowa (the Midwest in general) related to the ecology of the Mississippi River delta?
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8. Why are fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, seed treatments, etc. used? Are there alternatives to their use? Are there any consequences associated with their use?
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9. Describe how carbon atoms flow from the air, to corn and to your hair (body tissues). You must include the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, carbon dioxide, light energy, water, ATP and oxygen.
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10. List several different, commonly purchased foods that have a "hidden" link to corn. Discuss the general health and nutritional benefits of these foods compared to other foods.
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11. Why are antibiotics used widely in the beef cattle industry? What are some future effects of the over use of antibiotics?
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