All About Corn
A Grade 4 science worksheet exploring the parts, growth, and uses of corn.
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All About Corn
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What part of the corn plant produces the kernels we eat?
The stalk
The roots
The ear
The tassel
2. What is the main purpose of the corn plant's roots?
To produce pollen
To absorb water and nutrients
To make corn kernels
To support the ear of corn
3. The male part of the corn plant that produces pollen is called the .
4. Corn plants need plenty of sunlight and to grow well.
5. Describe two ways humans use corn.
6. Popcorn is a special type of corn kernel.
True
False
7. Corn is a type of fruit.
True
False
8. Look at the image below showing a plant's life cycle. Draw and label the stages of a corn plant's life cycle in the blank boxes.
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Stage 4:
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Each individual piece of corn is called a .
10. The long threads that grow out of the end of the corn ear are called .