WorksheetsBacteria and the Danger Zone
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
The temperature range of the danger zone is...
0-5 degrees celsius
5-63 degrees celsius
5-75 degrees celsius
-18-5 degrees celsius
What is food spoilage?
When there is too much sugar in the food
When the food is too hot
When the food is too cold
When food deteriorates
What is the name given to the way bacteria reproduce?
cracking open
binary fission
shaking hands
sneezing
What is the danger zone?
A song title
A biology lab
Temperatures where bacteria produce quickly
Temperatures where bacteria divide slowly
What does inert mean when referring to bacteria?
They die
They reproduce very quickly
They change colour
They do not reproduce because they become inactive
Which of these is not a high risk food?
Gravy
Dried pasta
Cooked rice
Cream
What should the temperature of your fridge be?
0 to 5C
2 to 7C
-1 to 5C
0 to 7C
What is the name for the special thermometer used in food technology?
Temperature thermometer
Accurate thermometer
Large display probe
Temperature probe
Above what temperature should you cook and reheat food to ensure it is safe to eat?
63C
100C
50C
75C
Which of the following do bacteria need to reproduce
Food, warmth, moisture and time
Sugar, protein, acid and warmth
Acid, time, yeast and warmth
Food, acid, oxygen and sunlight
Raw meats should be kept separate from ready to eat foods to prevent what?
Cross contamination
bad tasting foods
food borne illnesses
pathogens from forming
The temperature zone for the freezer is
(a)
The temperature zone for the fridge is
1-5 C
0-6 C
0-5 C
-1 - 5 C
Where should raw meat be stored in the fridge?
Top of the fridge
Middle of the fridge
Bottom of the fridge
Match the following keywords to the correct definitions...
Binary Fission
How bacteria reproduce and multiply
Pathogenic Bacteria
Bacteria that cause food poisoning
Temperature range between 5-63°C
Danger Zone
These foods are usually high in protein and moisture.
High-Risk Foods
These foods are usually dried, tinned or pickled
Low-Risk Foods
Organise these foods into the right categories
Tinned Soup
Dried Pasta
Chocolate
Raw Chicken
Shellfish
Fish
0-5 degrees
-18 degrees
75 degrees
63 degrees
37 degrees
21 degrees
