Pro/CON: Putting GMO Information On Our Food Labels
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Read the introduction (paragraphs on the 1st page) of the PRO side. Which of the following does the author use to support his claims?
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Examples of dangerous GMO foods
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Facts about what Americans think about GMOs
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Personal experience with eating GMO foods
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Quotes from American experts on GMO foods
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According to the CON section, GMO foods actually improve the soil where crops grow.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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What is the purpose of the section "Dangers of One Herbicide" in the PRO article?
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To outline the many uses of a specific herbicide
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To detail an example of one way GMOs are harmful
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To argue why companies should stop using GMOs
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To explain the benefits and disadvantages of an herbicide
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A. To detail an example of one way GMOs are harmful -
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Glyphosate, used to make herbicides, has been proven to cause cancer.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a link between the two, but there is no proof to support this.Rate this question:
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According to the con section, which of the following are reasons why we don't need labels for GMO foods? Choose all that apply.
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There are no reports of humans being harmed by GMOs.
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Labeling the foods would result in higher food prices.
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GMOs have been around for 20 years. These are nothing new.
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There is no scientific difference between GMO foods and regular foods.
Correct Answer(s)
A. There are no reports of humans being harmed by GMOs.
A. Labeling the foods would result in higher food prices.
A. GMOs have been around for 20 years. These are nothing new.
A. There is no scientific difference between GMO foods and regular foods. -
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