Quiz on Preserving Crop Products: Fruits & Vegetables

During a school field trip to a local orchard, Gitonga and Kelsy learned about different types of plants. Their guide explained that some plants produce sweet and fleshy products that contain seeds. Gitonga asked, 'What exactly is a fruit?'

• A type of vegetable

• A plant part that is used as food

• A method of cooking

• The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds

Bochaberi and Elsie went to the market and bought a variety of fruits and vegetables. They noticed that some of them were starting to spoil quickly. Why is it important for them to preserve these fruits and vegetables?

• To make them taste better

• To increase their shelf life and avoid wastage

• To make them look more colorful

• To reduce their size

Buyela and Gilian are trying to preserve some fruits and vegetables from their garden. What is one method they can use to keep them fresh for a longer time?

• Boiling them

• Sun drying

• Freezing them in water

• Frying them

Before preparing a fresh salad for their picnic, what should Gitonga and Elsie do?

• Cut them into pieces

• Leave them uncovered

• Use dirty equipment

• Wash your hands with soap and clean water

While preparing dinner, Kelsy decided to make a hearty stew. What is stewing?

• A way to bake food

• A method of slow boiling or simmering

• A method of frying

• A method of grilling

Sheila is preparing a hearty stew for her friends on a chilly evening. What is one advantage of stewing?

• It is a very fast method of cooking

• It requires a lot of attention

• Nutrients and flavor of food are preserved

• It makes food look unappetizing

Tuzinde and Sheila are preparing a delicious beef stew for their friends. What is the first step in the stewing procedure?

• Serve the stew

• Fry the onions

• Add water to the meat

• Clean the beef and cut it into small pieces

While preparing a fruit salad for a picnic, Gilian and Elsie want to ensure that their fruits and vegetables are safe to eat. What should they do to avoid contamination while preserving them?

• Leave them uncovered

• Clean fruits and vegetables using clean water

• Store them in open containers

• Use dirty water

During a school project, Gitonga and Buyela decided to store some dried fruits and vegetables in tightly covered containers. What is the purpose of tightly covering these containers?

• To keep them warm

• To allow air to circulate

• To prevent dirt from entering

• To make them look nice

Bochaberi is planning to make a delicious stew for dinner. What is one requirement for stewing?

• A sufuria that has a lid

• A frying pan

• A blender

• A microwave