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Name the hot, thick corn-based drink traditionally consumed in Mexico and Central America.
Atole
Besides the United States, what other country is mentioned as a major global corn producer?
China
Which harvesting method is talked about in the presentation?
A) Fully mechanical, B) Manual, C) Using drones, D) Using animals
B) Manual
During the cultivation process, what is done with the corn cobs immediately after harvesting?
They get sun-dried
TRUE OR FALSE: Corn is also used to make all sorts of things, such as cosmetics, paper, plastics, soaps, and glues
TRUE!!!
The components of the corn kernel are processed into a wide array of industrial and consumer goods.
What is the name of the traditional farming system where corn is planted together with beans and squash?
Milpa
Where does Mexico rank in the world in corn production according to the slide?
7th place
According to legend, what did the gods want the being they created to be able to do for them?
To worship them.
What ability did the corn man have that the mud man did NOT have?
A) To breathe, B) To stay together while moving, C) To see, D) To hear
B) To stay together while moving (the mud man fell apart)
How long does it take for corn to grow?
120 to 150 days
How many native corn varieties does Mexico have according to the first slide?
62
(2x POINTS) What technical term in French is used for the process of separating the grain from the cob after drying?
Égrenage ("séchage et égrenage")