Week 10 recap Quiz

What chemical kills beneficial microbes in our soil and in ourselves?

• Ammonia

• Glyphosate

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

Storage and removal of carbon from the atmosphere by photosynthetic plants or bacteria is called?

• Carbonation

• Biosequestration

• Photosynthesis

• Carbon Fixation

What two substances are we trying to minimize/remove in the French fry making process?

• Sugar and salt

• Pectin and starch

• Fiber and protein

• Fat and oil

What is added to water during the boiling step on French fries?

• Salt

• Sugar

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

How many ingredients make up a mole recipe?

• Unknown

• 12

• 10

• 21

What is the repeated step in cooking mole that separates it from most recipes?

• Steaming

• Boiling

• Browning of everything

• Frying

Adding an abundance of fresh herbs to a broth for a short period, achieves what?

• Maximizing freshness and vibrancy

• Decreased acidity

• Reduces bitterness

• All are correct

What ancient Aztec/Mayan stone tool was used as a modern food processor for large quantities?

• Molacajete

• Tejolote

• Metate

• Mortar and Pestel

What type of potato creates the best French fry?

• Red potato

• Sweet potato

• Russet potato

• Yukon Gold potato

Soil regeneration is dependent on a symbiosis between ground crops and…?

• Birds

• Humans

• Cows and/or hooved herd animals

• Insects