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FOOD SPOILAGE ,WASTE & fOOD CONSERVATION

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Food can be spoil. How can you determine the food was spoiled?

a)

when the food was in the garbage bin

b)

Have bad smell ,the color and the texture changed

c)

have dark color and moist

d)

when the food stored in the fridge more than 1 week.

2.

Which one factor can you see on the spoiled bread?

a)

mold on the surface of the bread

b)

sour taste

c)

the color turned to greenish

d)

smell like fish

3.

Why does food spoiled?

a)

It past its expire date

b)

The food made from organic matter

c)

The food eaten by ant

d)

The growth od microorganism on the food

4.

The picture showed a spoiled bread. What type of microorganism cause the bread to spoiled?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Virus

c)

Protozoa

d)

Fungi

5.

How can you determine a glass of milk spoiled or not?

(can be more than one answer)

a)

bad smell

b)

sour taste

c)

change of texture

d)

molded

6.

Which microorganism can make the milk spoil?

a)

Fungi

b)

Protozoa

c)

Bacteria

d)

Virus

7.

Microorganism can growth in suitable condition such as...

(can be more than one answer)

a)

warm

b)

flown air

c)

moist

d)

suitable acidic

8.

Why did some of food in the fridge delayed its food spoilage?

a)

There air no air in the fridge

b)

Microorganism can live in cold temperature

c)

The temperature is not suitable for microorganism growth

d)

Microorganism will die in the fridge

9.

Ramli bought a fried rice and decided to have the meal on the next day. He put the food on the table. On the next day, the food was smelly and the rice's texture changed. Give an inference based on the observation on the food.

a)

Ramli did not put the food in the fridge

b)

The microorganism growth and reproduce on the food

c)

The food was not cooked well

d)

The food is not healthy

10.

How can we prevent food wasting?

a)

We should buy more fast-food, we don't have to prepare it at home.

b)

We can eat more spicy food, it is so delicious!

c)

We mustn't throw away food which can be reused.

d)

We should eat in restaurants, so not to throw away food at home.

11.

Who should care about food waste?

a)

Only mother because she cooks dinners.

b)

Only father because he goes for shopping.

c)

Only kids because they eat the least among of all.

d)

Everyone should be aware of food wasting because it's our common responsibility.

12.

In what ways we can waste less food?

a)

We should buy food, which we don't like eating e.g. broccoli.

b)

We should drink more water instead of eating meals.

c)

We should think wisely before meal if we are really capable for eating it.

d)

We should buy a bigger fridge.

13.

What can we do with leftovers after lunch?

a)

We can reuse them in another dish.

b)

We can put it to cupboard for another few days until we want to eat it again.

c)

We can give them to kids to play with and have fun.

d)

We should throw them away because everyone is full after meal.

14.

Which way of using leftovers is not correct?

a)

Store food properly in your fridge.

b)

Feed your pet animals with leftovers e.g. cats, dogs.

c)

Throw away your leftovers bacause you bought too much food.

d)

Take as much as you want but eat as much as you can only.

15.

What you shouldn't do while shopping?

a)

Check what you have at home before you shop.

b)

You must buy a lot of products on special sales only.

c)

Make a list of products you want to buy to prevent from buying unneeded things.

d)

Check the expiry dates on products which you want to buy.

16.

What kind of food do we waste the most?

a)

Fruit, vegetables

b)

Sweets

c)

Dairy products

d)

Herbs and spices

17.

Pasteurization is important when:

a)

main spoilage microbes are not very heat resistant

b)

water used should not be contaminated with spoilage and pathogenic organisms.

c)

introducing as few spoilage organisms as possible.

18.

Low temperature reduces the

a)

activity of microorganisms by reducing the chemical reaction and action of enzymes.

b)

cheapest form of radiation for food preservation.

c)

concentrations of an antibiotic, thus resistant strains finally develop.

d)

hazard is reported and possible control measures are identified.

19.

Where does most food go to waste?

a)

During transportation

b)

On farms

c)

In supermarkets

d)

at home

20.

What is not a commonly wasted food?

a)

Bread

b)

Milk

c)

Bananas

d)

Frozen Food

21.

What does the ‘best before’ date label mean?

a)

You must throw the food out after the date

b)

You must eat the food on that date

c)

It's illegal to eat the food after that date

d)

The food is safe to eat after its best before date but may not be at its best

22.

What percentage of fruit, vegetables and tubers are thrown out each year?

a)

35%

b)

45%

c)

27%

d)

90%

23.

How does dehydration work to preserve food?

a)

Provides an acidic environment.

b)

Removes oxygen exposure.

c)

Removes water content.

d)

Removes water content by freezing water particles.

24.

Which food preservation technique works by heating and sealing food in an airtight container?

a)

Vacuum Sealing.

b)

Dehydrating.

c)

Canning.

d)

Sun-Drying.

25.

How does freezing work to preserve food?

a)

Provides an acidic environment.

b)

Removes oxygen exposure.

c)

Removes water content.

d)

Removes water content by freezing water particles.

26.

How does adding sugar work to preserve food?

a)

Water content is decreased.

b)

Removes oxygen exposure.

c)

Provides an acidic environment.

d)

Freezes the water content in food.

27.

Which food preservation technique works by reducing oxygen exposure to food?

a)

Vacuum Sealing.

b)

Dehydrating.

c)

Sun-Drying.

d)

Freezing.

28.

Which food preservation technique works by providing an acidic environment?

a)

Adding Sugar.

b)

Sun-Drying.

c)

Adding Lactic Acid.

d)

Pickling.

29.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

a)

Pickling.

b)

Adding Salt.

c)

Adding Lactic Acid.

d)

Adding Sugar.

30.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

a)

Freezing.

b)

Sun-Drying.

c)

Dehydrating.

d)

Vacuum Sealing.

31.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

a)

Pickling.

b)

Adding Sugar.

c)

Freezing.

d)

Dehydrating.

32.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

a)

Adding Sugar.

b)

Freezing.

c)

Dehydrating.

d)

Vacuum Sealing.

33.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

a)

Freezing.

b)

Dehydrating.

c)

Adding Sugar.

d)

Vacuum Sealing.

34.

Select a food preservative from the following

a)

Sodium Benzoate

b)

Streptomycin

c)

Chloromycetin

d)

All the above

35.

Process of preservation of milk

a)

Fermentation

b)

Pasteurisation

c)

Salting

d)

Dehydration

36.

The removal of water from a substance is called

a)

Fermentation

b)

Dehydration

c)

Fermentation

d)

Salting

37.

Vacuum packing is

a)

air free packing

b)

water free packing

c)

Both of these

d)

None of the above

38.

Amlas, Tamarind, Raw mangoes are preserved by

a)

Salting

b)

Chemical method

c)

Canning

d)

Freezing

39.

Freezing is a food preservation method because

a)

Low temperature retards the growth of microbes.

b)

Low temperature removes water content

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of these

40.

Jams, jellies and squashes are examples of

a)

Preservation by Sugar

b)

Preservation by Canning

c)

Preservation by dehydration

d)

Preservation by vinegar

41.

Which of the following is commonly used preservatives for fruits and vegetables in the form of pickles.

a)

Mustard Oil

b)

Vinegar

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Both mustard oil and vinegar

42.

Most microbes cannot grow and multiply when the

a)

conditions are dry

b)

temperature is low

c)

temperature is very high

d)

All the above

43.

How does dehydration work to preserve food?

a)

Provides an acidic environment.

b)

Removes oxygen exposure.

c)

Removes water content.

d)

Removes water content by freezing water particles.

44.

Which of the following are not examples of food preservation techniques.

a)

Adding Sugar, Dehydrating & Pickling.

b)

Freezing, Adding Lactic Acid & Dehydrating.

c)

Adding Salt, Canning & Vacuum Sealing.

d)

Baking, Frying & Boiling.

45.

Food that can be stored for a long time

a)

Milk

b)

Meat

c)

Bread

d)

Pulses

46.

Eating spoiled food causes

a)

Malaria

b)

Food poisoning

c)

Typhoid

47.

_____ is a chemical preservative

a)

Sodium bicarbonate

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Calcium Carbonate

d)

Sodium meta bisulpate

48.

Fruits do not go bad when they kept

a)

by drying in the sun

b)

boiled

c)

using salt

d)

In refrigerator

49.

Salt and sugar remove ____ from food

a)

Germs

b)

Bacteria

c)

Water

d)

Fungus

50.

Bacteria grow well at room temperature in the presence of _____

a)

Moister

b)

Heat

c)

Cold

d)

Light

51.

Not a food preservative

a)

Vinegar

b)

Butter

c)

Sugar

d)

Mustard oil

52.

Food is precious. So we _____

a)

take much more food than you can possibly eat

b)

cook more food than the family need

c)

store cereals in moistened area

d)

store the leftover food in a cool or dry place for later use

53.

What does it mean to preserve food?

a)

To make food last longer

b)

To not waste food

c)

To stop the growth of bacteria

d)

All of these

54.

Which of the following is not an indication that food is spoilt ?

a)

Color

b)

Odor

c)

Taste

d)

Mass

55.

When food decomposes it

a)

means you can eat it

b)

means food can safely be eaten in a month's time

c)

means food breaks down and rots

d)

means that nothing changes

56.

Food spoilage is due to...

a)

Micro-organisms and toxin produced

b)

Microorganisms and excess production

c)

Enzymes an excess production

d)

All the above

57.

Preservation of food means :

a)

To keep food safe

b)

To retain quality of food

c)

To prevent decomposition of food

d)

All the above

58.

The main reason for preserving food is to :

a)

Improve its colour and taste

b)

Increase its shelf life

c)

Make costly food available

d)

Change its texture

59.

What does it mean to preserve food?

a)

To make food last longer

b)

To not waste food

c)

To stop the growth of bacteria

d)

All of these

60.

Pickles are cucumbers soaked in vinegar, salt, and spices mixture.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

What method of food preserving deprives microorganisms of moisture?

a)

canning

b)

pickling

c)

drying

d)

freezing

62.

How does freezing foods affect bacterial growth?

a)

Kills bacteria

b)

Allows bacteria to grow rapidly

c)

Stops or slows down bacteria

63.

What method of food preservation is used in the picture?

a)

Salting

b)

Drying

c)

Freezing

d)

Pickling

64.

It is the process of prolonging the shelf life of a raw product by means of drying, freezing, salting and etc.

a)

Food management

b)

Food processing

c)

Food preservation

d)

Food nutrition

65.

Which of the following statements are correct about spoilt food?

a)

Tastes sour

b)

Bad smell

c)

Changes in colour

d)

Safe to eat

66.

What is the condition for the growth microorganisms that is controlled through waxing?

a)

Temperature

b)

Water

c)

Air

d)

Acidity

67.

Which of the following food will spoil first?

a)

A fish that is dried under the sun

b)

A meat that is smoked near the fire

c)

An egg that is soaked in water

d)

A glass of milk that is kept cooled in a refrigerator

68.

A piece of cake is stored in a cupboard. After a week, green spots can be seen on the cake. Which of the following are the cause of the situation?

a)

Dry and warm air

b)

Humid and warm air

c)

Cold and dry air

d)

Cold and humid air