Popcorn science
what temp. does popcorn pop?
347F
Popcorn dates back to how many years?
5,000
4-%
sorghum is a multipurpose grain. what is it used for? true or false is sorghum used in some pet food?
True
what U.S. state produces the most popcorn?
Nebraska
what makes popcorn different from other corn?
it has a hard shell
Free points
200!
why did farmer plant sorghum this spring?
Sorghum is drought-resistant and can survive harsh conditions.
What are something that might have sorghum is it?
Building materials
what is the worlds record for the largest popcorn ball?100 LB, 500LB, 1,000LB, or 9,000LB
9,000
what cause the popcorn to expand and puff?
It's moisture
where do you think the oldest popcorn kernel was found?
Peru
Why did i bring the topic sorghum into the classroom with popcorn?
it POPS just like Popcorn!
sorghum and that things its used for?
Did you know that sorghum helps make brooms.
it also helps make fencing.
what day is national popcorn day?
January
what percent of moisture is ideal inside a kernel for it to pop?
14%
in what time did popcorn save movie theaters?
Great depression
When do farmers plant Sorghum?
May or June
True or false is sorghum used in customers food
what % of popcorn is eaten at home? 20%,40%,60% or 90%
90%
Free points
500!
Popping popcorn in a air popper is what?
Healthier to eat.
when is sorghum harvested ?
September or October
True or false can sorghum be used in livestock food?
True. There are many livestock feeds that farmers use to feed there animals.
what shape does popcorn pop? There are two ansers to this question
Butterfly and mushroom