Section I. Your Viewpoints about Biotechnology

This section provides an opportunity to state your viewpoints about biotechnology. From the responses available, select the one that correctly completes the statement by clicking the radio button.

2. What media source(s) have you utilized to learn about biotechnology? Mark all that apply.

Newspapers
Internet Newspapers
Scientific Journals
Internet Scientific Journals
Technical Publications/Reports
“Popular” Magazines
Television
Radio
Other Internet sources
Other Media sources

3. As a future agricultural industry professional, what media sources are you most likely to use to learn more aboutbiotechnology? Mark all that apply.

Newspapers
Internet Newspapers
Scientific Journals
Internet Scientific Journals
Technical Publications/Reports
“Popular” Magazines
Television
Radio
Other Internet sources
Other Media sources

4. How long ago did you last hear something (through mass media) about biotechnology?

< 1 week
< 6 months
< 1 year
> 1 year
Never

5. Using all items in the following list, rank each one (1=first, 6=last) according to what you use to form your perceptions about biotechnology at the present time.

Section II. Awareness aboutBiotechnology

This section measures your awareness of biotechnology. From the responses available, select the one that correctly completes the statement by clicking the radio button.

13. Ripening of tomatoes is being modified by introducing __________________________________.

genes of apples which have a longer shelf life
genes of vegetables which have a longer shelf life
genes of soil bacteria
genes of the tomato inserted in reverse form

14. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is genetically engineered into corn to protect the plants from________.

European corn borers
Canadian corn borers
Cornbelt corn borers
Midwest corn borers

15. About how many acres of genetically engineered crops were planted in the United States and worldwide in 2000?

       U. S.           Worldwide
50 million & 100 million
75 million & 110 million
100 million & 120 million
125 million & 130 million

16. Proteins produced by genes that have a toxic effect on specific insects are called ____________.

genetic proteins
gene protein insecticides
toxic proteins
insecticidal proteins

17. Protecting cotton from pests accounts for about ___ percent of all agricultural pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides) used in the United States.

20
30
40
50

18. The greatest known risk associated with the use of genetically engineered insect resistant corn is the possibility of ____________________________________.

the farmer being exposed while handling the seed
wildlife and birds feeding in or around treated corn
insects becoming resistant to the toxin
new allergens detected in the treated corn

19. Season-long insect control using Bt cotton will expose two to three generations of insects to the toxin and will ________________________________________.

speed up the development of insect resistant plants
slow the development of insect resistant plants
slow the development of Bt resistant insects
speed up the development of Bt resistant insects

20. Glyphosate herbicide has been found to be __________________________________________.

effective and safe to use in and around water where fish and aquatic organisms thrive
mobile in soil causing concern for rivers and streams in watersheds at lower elevations
a new generation herbicide that will replace all other herbicide products
manufactured and sold by a single agricultural chemical company

21.  The FDA recommends to reject or approve new foods produced through biotechnology ___________________________________________________________________.

with more stringent controls and qualifications than other foods
by determining if the new food is equivalent to those already available to consumers
by requiring higher standards for nutritional values than other foods
by requiring higher concentrations of essential vitamins and minerals than other foods

22. In your opinion, how long will it take for the average farmer to accept U.S. Government (EPA, FDA and USDA) approved biotechnology as an acceptable farm practice?

0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
more than 10 years
never

23. In your opinion, how long will it take the average consumer to accept U.S. Government (EPA, FDA and USDA) approved biotechnology as an acceptable farm practice?

0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
more than 10 years
never

 Section III. Demographics

The information requested below helps us describe the respondents as a group, while maintaining the confidentiality and anonymity of individual respondents.

24. At the present time, what is your anticipated career goal (what specific type of employment and position/title are you likely to seek after graduation from your college studies)?

25. Does your family own agricultural production property?

Yes            No

26. Have you ever lived on a farm or ranch?

Yes            No

27. Have you ever worked on a farm or ranch?

Yes            No

28. What is your current year in college:

Freshman  Sophomore  Junior  Senior  Other

29. What is your gender?

Male           Female

30. What is your approximate overall Grade Point Average?

 <1.00   1.00-1.99   2.00-2.99   3.00-3.99   4.00

31. How would you rate your level of scientific knowledge?

Low   Somewhat Low   Average   Somewhat High   High

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