Eating Insects: Health and Safety

Eating Insects: Health and Safety

Assessment

Passage

English

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Barton Colmerauer

Used 1+ times

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason why eating insects is being considered as a solution to environmental problems?

Insects are more expensive to farm than cattle.

Insects require less water and space than cattle.

Insects are harder to find than other foods.

Insects spoil faster than other foods.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the article, what is a common opinion many Americans have to the idea of eating bugs?

They are excited to try new dishes.

They think bugs are delicious.

They perceive bugs as revolting.

They already eat bugs regularly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is mentioned as working to change how Americans view eating insects?

United Nations

Brooklyn Bugs

Amazon Rainforest Alliance

World Health Organization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Joseph Yoon believe people should consider eating insects?

Insects are easier to cook than other foods.

Insects are more colorful than other foods.

Insects deliver environmental and health benefits.

Insects are cheaper to import.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way chefs are helping to make eating insects more enticing?

By hiding insects in all foods.

By serving insects only in fancy restaurants.

By preparing insects in familiar, delicious dishes.

By banning other sources of protein.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many types of edible creatures have been identified, according to the article?

More than 200

More than 2,000

More than 20,000

More than 200,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benefit of using crickets as a food source, as mentioned in the article?

Crickets are more expensive than beef.

Crickets use far less water, feed, and space than cattle.

Crickets are harder to farm than cattle.

Crickets spoil faster than other foods.

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