Interesting Facts About Bamboo

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What can be inferred about Gomes family members?

They are United States citizens

What is the opposite of the word 'immaculate'?

Filthy

What can be inferred about the children's bedroom?

It is crowded

What did Lady Bird Johnson do during her husband's speeches?

She sent signals

What did Abigail Fillmore and Eliza Johnson have in common?

They taught their husbands

What was special about Bess Truman's actions during her husband's speeches?

She made phone calls

At what elevation do the descendants of the potatoes in Ecuador and Chile continue to grow them?

14,000 feet

What is the most common form in which potatoes are consumed in the United States?

French fries

What type of potatoes are used by the fast-food chain mentioned in the text?

Russet Burbank

What percentage of water content do some kinds of potatoes have?

80 percent

What is the frequency of bamboo flowering?

Once every 30 years

What happens to the potatoes after they are cut into 'shoestring' shapes?

They are partly fried in a secret blend of oils

What is the height of the largest bamboo?

200 feet

What percentage of a batch of potatoes must be between two and three inches long?

40 percent

What is the Marathon of the Sands, as mentioned in the passage?

A desert and mountain wilderness race

What is the duration of the Marathon of the Sands race?

Fewer than 7 days

Who founded the Marathon of the Sands?

Patrick Bauer

What is the purpose of the Marathon of the Sands, according to the passage?

To give runners a special kind of adventure

What was the primary country of the Incan empire?

Peru

What happened to the Incan empire?

It was destroyed by the Spanish

What can be found in ancient cities?

The Incan Empire

What was NOT the capital of the Incan empire?

Machu Picchu

In which century was the Incan empire destroyed?

13th century

What is the location of Machu Picchu?

Peru

What is the main idea of the passage about First Ladies?

They have made significant contributions to history

What is the main idea of the passage about potatoes?

Potatoes have a rich history in America

What is the main idea of the passage about patents?

Patents have equal importance for inventors, enterprise, and creativity

What is the main idea of the passage about beavers?

Beavers are hard-working but not always efficient

What is the main idea of the passage about the industry?

The industry involves multiple steps and processes

What can be inferred about the importance of main ideas in the passages?

They can be inferred from the individual details

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