Unit 6: Food Technology

Which of the following affects food prices?

• increase in consumer demand
• pest damage
• cost of fuel
• all of these

In order to produce a good yield, what must farmers do?

• take fewer risks
• produce damaged crops
• farm fewer acres
• care for the land efficiently

Which of the following is not a new technological method of agriculture?

• computers
• hydroponics
• food processing
• biotechnology

What is an advantage of food processing?

• longer storage
• shorter shelf life
• fewer varieties of foods
• fewer pesticides

How long do ripe peaches stay fresh without preservation?

• a few days
• a few hours
• a few weeks
• a few months

What is one purpose of food additives?

• as main ingredient in food

• making food more nutritious

• making food taste better

• making food bacteria-free

What does food packaging tell the consumer about the food?

• how the food was grown
• the price of the food
• facts about the food inside
• what the bar code means

What is an example of a convenience food?

• food in a recyclable package
• fresh green beans
• uncooked ground turkey
• frozen pizza

Who is responsible for the safety of the food supply?

• restaurants
• consumers
• all of these
• government agencies

Which of the following does hydroponics not control?

• light
• soil
• temperature
• humidity