WorksheetsThanksgiving Science Fun!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the estimated number of turkeys eaten in the U.S. on Thanksgiving?
1 billion
46 million
23 million
987 thousand
When you chop onions, your eyes can burn because a chemical reaction produces:
acetic acid
nitric acid
sulfuric acid
hydrochloric acid
Hot peppers get their heat from...
lycopene
capcaisin
acetic acid
sulfuric acid
Which of these animals is the most common main course on thanksgiving?
duck
sparrow
chicken
turkey
There were no _____ at the first Thanksgiving.
finger foods
spoons
forks
knives
This can occur when carbohydrates from side dishes release turkey's Tryptophan to the brain.
increased energy
dizziness
increased heart rate
sleepiness
Are Corn nuts, corn or nuts?
corn
nuts
neither
The potatoes, noodles, & breads served at Thanksgiving provide carbohydrates the body uses for:
breaking down fats
synthesizing proteins for energy
energy and digestion
decreasing blood glucose levels
What is the official name for a group of turkeys?
fleck
flock
gaggle
rafter
For a juicy turkey, give it a brine bath before popping it into the oven. What two main ingredients are in brine?
water and flour
salt and water
flour and bubble bath
bubble bath and water
The pop-up timer in a turkey contains a small drop of a metal alloy that melts at _____________ degrees Fahrenheit and makes it pop out.
180
110
85
50
Which nutrient from turkey does the body need to build & repair tissue and help cells function?
protein
carbohydrates
saturated fat
sugar
Before being sold a cranberry must bounce ___ inches high.
0
4
8
12
Leafy vegetables get most of their green color from...
carotene
chlorophyll
mitochondria
xanthophyll
A male turkey is called a ___, a female is a ___, and a baby turkey is a ___.
Tom, gobble, chick
Gobble, hen, chick
Gobble, chicken, chick
Tom, hen, poult
What type of sugar is 'table sugar'?
sucrose
glucose
galactose
fructose
What is the pie with the least calories?
apple
cherry
lemon meringue
pumpkin
pecan
Sodium bicarbonate is more commonly known as...
cloves
baking soda
baking powder
cream of tartar
The standard American Thanksgiving meal will contain anywhere from
2,500 – 3,000 calories
1500-2000 calories
1000-1500 calories
500-100 calories
A solution of sugar in the apple juice reacts with heat, and causes browning. It’s known as the
Gobbler Reaction
Browning Reaction
Appleton reaction
Maillard reaction
