Grade 6 Week 1 - Term Home Economics Homework

Which part of a water-borne toilet holds the water that you need to flush the toilet?

• Seat

• Cistern

• Bowl

• block

Which piece of cleaning equipment would you use for a pit latrine?

• Wiping cloth

• toilet brush

• Grass broom

• blocks

_______ means taking away human waste such as rubbish and wastewater from bathing, cleaning and from toilets.

• disease

• breed

• sanitation

• insects

Dirty toilets give insects a place to _______.

• breed

• waste

• cleaning

• cows

Flies carry harmful germs that spread ____ .

• water

• rain

• disease

• food

Throw wood ash into the pit to help reduce _______.

• air

• light

• waste

• smells

Which food group gives the most energy?

• Protein

• Vegetables

• Legumes

• Carbohydrates

Which is considered to be a well-balanced meal a plate with

• dairy, protein, grains, candy, fruits

• fruits, protein, vegetables, dairy, grains

• grains, sugar, protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables

• sugar, fruits, grains, protein, vegetables

What is the function of water in the body?

• to help with digestion

• repair cells

• build strong bones and teeth

• heal bruises

Which food group helps to build and repair body tissues and cells?

• Fiber

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Protein