Energy Transfer in Cooking Picadillo

What is the primary reason that cutting food into smaller pieces can speed up the cooking process?

• It increases the volume of the food.

• It increases the surface area of the food.

• It decreases the mass of the food.

• It changes the color of the food.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does increasing the surface area of food affect the rate of heat transfer during cooking?

• It decreases the rate of heat transfer.

• It has no effect on the rate of heat transfer.

• It increases the rate of heat transfer.

• It changes the type of heat transfer.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes why we use par-baked potatoes in the picadillo recipe in terms of heat transfer?

• They act as insulators, slowing down the cooking process.

• They require less energy to reach the desired temperature.

• They increase the overall cooking time.

• They decrease the surface area available for heat transfer.

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Discuss the strategic planning involved in preparing picadillo to ensure even cooking and optimal flavor development.

• Ensuring all ingredients are cut to the same size for uniform cooking.

• Cooking each ingredient separately to avoid flavor mixing.

• Adding all ingredients at once to save time.

• Using high heat to speed up the cooking process.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is thermal energy transfer in cooking?

• The movement of heat through a solid object

• The process of cooling down food

• The movement of heat from a warmer object to a cooler one

• The process of freezing food

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Why is it important to control the temperature when cooking meat?

• To ensure the meat is cooked evenly and safely.

• To change the color of the meat.

• To increase the mass of the meat.

• To decrease the volume of the meat.

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What role does convection play in the cooking process?

• It transfers heat through direct contact.

• It circulates heat through fluids like air or water.

• It prevents heat from reaching the food.

• It changes the chemical composition of the food.

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How does the use of a lid on a pot affect the cooking process?

• It increases the cooking time by trapping steam.

• It decreases the cooking time by trapping heat and steam.

• It has no effect on the cooking process.

• It changes the flavor of the food.

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A toy robot can walk and talk and runs on batteries. Which type of energy is stored in the batteries?

• nuclear

• chemical

• electrical

• mechanical

The diagram shows a cart moving freely along a track. What happens to the energy of the cart as it moves from point A to point B on the diagram?

• Potential energy is transformed to kinetic energy.

• Kinetic energy is transformed to potential energy.

• Both potential energy and kinetic energy stay the same.

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