Kernel - seed of the corn plant. Corn seeds have a hard outer shell and a starchy inside., Cob - the part of the corn plant that holds the kernels together. One may have 800 kernels attached to it. , Ear - considered the 'fruit' of the corn plant. Forms within many layers of husks. One corn plant usually grows one or two of these. , Bushel - the unit corn is measured in. Equivalent to 56 pounds (roughly the size of a bag of dog food). , Acre - a unit of measurement for land area. One is slightly less than the size of a football field. , Combine - Large machine that harvests grain crops. It cuts down the stalks, removes the ears and kernels and collects them, then distributes the stalks back on the field. , Field Corn - Type of corniest commonly grown for animal feed and ethanol production. 99% of the corn grown in the US is this type of corn. , Sweet Corn - type of corn that is harvested when the kernels are still moist and the stalks and leaves are green., Popcorn - type of corn that has a very hard outer shell. Once it is heated, the moisture not only Cookes the starchy inside, but turns to steam and causes the kernel to "pop" open. , Corn Syrup - a sweet liquid made from corn starch. It has the same nutritional content as sugar. , Ethanol - a type of alcohol that can be made from corn or other starchy plants. This alcohol can be used to fuel cars or trucks. This type of fuel is good for the environment because it reduces air pollution when used in place of gasoline. ,

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