Welcome to the most a-maize-ing quiz you’ll ever take! It’s time to pop into action because today, we’re all ears for all things corn. Don’t let these tricky questions shuck you though, just turn any kernel of doubt into corn-fidence and carry on.
So are you ready to husk some corn knowledge and have a cob-smackingly good time? Let’s get shucking!
1. In which country was corn first cultivated?
2. How many chromosomes does a corn plant have?
3. What is the most common type of corn grown in the United States?
4. True or false? Corn is high in fiber.
5. Which civilization believed in a corn goddess called Chicomecoatl?
6. What name is given to corn that is harvested young while the stalks are still small and immature?
7. By what method is corn pollinated?
8. Which horror film features a remote Nebraska town inhabited by a cult of children who worship an entity associated with corn?
9. Name the fungus that grows on corn which is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine.
10. What is a common product derived from corn used in sweetening food and drink?
11. What is a grain of corn called?
12. How much does a bushel of corn weigh?
13. True or false? Bt corn is a popular type of genetically modified corn.
14. Corn kernels that have been roasted or deep-fried are known as what?
15. Which festival in Minnesota is known for its corn maze and corn on the cob?
16. True or false? Flint or Indian corn is a popular corn variety used to make corn chips.
17. What type of farm animal is the largest consumer of corn feed in the US?
18. What is the “Three Sisters” agricultural method used by Native Americans?
19. What sport uses bags filled with dried corn kernels?
20. What is the term for the process of soaking corn in an alkaline solution to remove the hull?
21. What do the tiny strands that stick out from the top of an ear of corn called?
22. How many ears of corn does a single stalk usually yield?
23. What color are corn kernels when they’re harvested for popcorn?
24. True or false? Corn rich in vitamins C and B.
25. Who is the corn god in Mayan mythology?
26. Which country is the second largest producer of corn after the United States?
27. Which farming technique can minimize the environmental impact of corn farming?
28. True or false? Any variety of corn can be popped to create popcorn.
29. Name a Thanksgiving side dish from the Southern United States that is made of cornmeal.
30. What kind of alcohol is made from fermented corn mash?
31. What percentage of the world’s corn output is used for biofuel production?
32. True or false? Corn is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
33. What is the main use of teosinte, the wild ancestor of modern corn?
34. Who created the first hybrid corn?
35. What is the name of the annual corn festival held in Mitchell, South Dakota?
36. What is the average number of kernels on one ear of corn?
37. What percentage of the world’s corn is grown in the United States?
38. What is the traditional Native American method of preserving corn called?
39. Anthocyanins are chemicals found in some varieties of corn. What unique feature do they produce?
40. When corn is soaked in lye, what product does it become?
41. Is corn a fruit, vegetable, or grain?
42. What’s the scientific name for corn?
43. What color is glass gem corn?
44. What popular type of European liquor is made from corn?
45. What part of cob of corn is the pith?
Well, you’ve corn-quered our corn trivia quiz! We hope you had a popping good time and learned some fascinating facts about our all-time favourite grain. Remember, knowledge is like a field; you never know what you might corn-er next.
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