Pro/CON: Putting GMO Information On Our Food Labels

1. Read the introduction (paragraphs on the 1st page) of the PRO side. Which of the following does the author use to support his claims?

Examples of dangerous GMO foods

Facts about what Americans think about GMOs

Personal experience with eating GMO foods

Quotes from American experts on GMO foods

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2. According to the CON section, GMO foods actually improve the soil where crops grow.

True

False

3. What is the purpose of the section "Dangers of One Herbicide" in the PRO article?

To outline the many uses of a specific herbicide

To detail an example of one way GMOs are harmful

To argue why companies should stop using GMOs

To explain the benefits and disadvantages of an herbicide

4. Glyphosate, used to make herbicides, has been proven to cause cancer.

True

False

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a link between the two, but there is no proof to support this.

Explanation

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a link between the two, but there is no proof to support this.

5. According to the con section, which of the following are reasons why we don't need labels for GMO foods? Choose all that apply.

There are no reports of humans being harmed by GMOs.

Labeling the foods would result in higher food prices.

GMOs have been around for 20 years. These are nothing new.

There is no scientific difference between GMO foods and regular foods.

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