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Kitchen Measurement Unit

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Teaspoon

a)

T.

b)

t.

c)

tspoon

d)

tsp.

e)

t. or tsp.

2.

Tablespoon

a)

T.

b)

t.

c)

Tbspoon

d)

Tbsp.

e)

T. or Tbsp.

3.

Cup

a)

C.

b)

Cp.

c)

c.

d)

C. or c.

4.

Pound

a)

lb.

b)

pd.

c)

#

d)

lb. or #

5.

Ounce

a)

oc

b)

ox

c)

oz

d)

oc

6.

Gallon

a)

G

b)

Gl

c)

Gal

7.

Pint

a)

Pt.

b)

P

c)

Pnt

8.

Quart

a)

Q

b)

Qt.

c)

Qrt

9.

Minute

a)

M

b)

mn

c)

Min

10.

Hour

a)

Hr

b)

H

c)

h

11.

How many teaspoons = a tablespoon?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

16

12.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

a)

12

b)

16

c)

18

d)

3

13.

How many cups are in a pint?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

14.

How many pints are in a quart?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

15.

How many quarts are in a gallon?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

16.

How many liquid ounces are in a cup?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

17.

How many cups are in 1 gallon?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

18.

How will I measure 3/4 teaspoon?

a)

1/4 t. + 1/3 t.

b)

1/4 t. + 1/2 t.

c)

1/4 t. + 1 t.

d)

None of the above

19.
How many ounces are in a pound?
a)
8 oz.
b)
16 oz.
c)
32 oz.
d)
4 oz. 
20.
Your recipe calls for 3 tsp. of vanilla. What is the most efficient way to measure this?
a)
1 Tbsp. 
b)
1/3 cup
c)
2 Tbsp. 
d)
1/4 cup
21.
There are 2 cups for every pint of liquid. How many cups would you need for 3 pints of milk?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
12
d)
16
22.
Your recipe calls for 1 cup of butter. How many sticks of butter do you need?
a)
1 stick
b)
2 sticks
c)
3 sticks
d)
4 sticks
23.
When measuring small amounts of liquid, such as vanilla, its best to use?
a)
Measuring spoons
b)
Liquid measuring cups
c)
Dry measuring cup
d)
Coffee cup
24.
Two different people can use the same recipe and produce a different look and taste. How can this happen?
a)
All the above
b)
Ignorance of cooking techniques
c)
Imprecise measurements
d)
Failure to follow directions
25.
Accurate measurement is _____ important.
a)
mostly
b)
sometimes
c)
maybe
d)
extremely
26.
Name this utensil...
a)
Drainer
b)
Strainer
c)
Colander
d)
Cooling Rack
27.
Name this utensil...
a)
Dry Measuring Cup
b)
Measuring Cup
c)
Liquid Measuring Cup
d)
Bowl
28.
Name this utensil...
a)
Cooling Rack
b)
Cutting Board
c)
Whisk
d)
Turner
29.
Name this utensil...
a)
Liquid Measuring Cup
b)
Measuring Glass
c)
Grater
d)
Ladle
30.
Name this utensil...
a)
Spoons
b)
Peeler
c)
Measuring spoons
d)
Slotted Spoons
31.
Name this utensil...
a)
Tongs
b)
Kitchen Shears
c)
Slotted Spoons
d)
Mixing Spoons
32.
Name this utensil...
a)
Sifter
b)
Rotary Beater
c)
Mixing Spoon
d)
Slotted Spoon
33.
What is the name of this kitchen tool?
a)
Turner
b)
Sifter
c)
Measuring equipment
34.
What is this item?
a)
Mixer
b)
Pastry Blender
c)
Blender
35.
What is this item?
a)
Tweezers
b)
Tongs
c)
Grabbers
36.

Which piece of equipment listed below is used to bake rolls or cookies?

a)

Baking rack

b)

Cookie tin

c)

Cookie sheet

d)

Pie pan

37.

This picture is a picture of what?

a)

measuring spoon

b)

turner

c)

wooden spoon

d)

whisk

38.

Which piece(s) of kitchen equipment listed below is(are) used to measure dry ingredients?

Choose ALL that apply

a)

measuring spoons

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

dry measuring cups

d)

All of these are correct

39.

Janie needs to mix her buttercream icing for 5-10 mins to accomplish the correct consistency. Which piece of equipment listed below would be the BEST choice to use for this task?

a)

whisk

b)

wooden spoon

c)

electric hand mixer

d)

teaspoon

40.

What is the following a picture of?

a)

spatula

b)

turner

c)

rubber scraper

d)

metal spatula

41.

The following is a picture of what?

a)

liquid measuring cups

b)

measuring bowls

c)

measuring spoons

d)

measuring cups

42.

Which piece of kitchen equipment is used to place under hot dishes to cool food safely and evenly, as well as, to protect counter-tops?

a)

cooling rack

b)

cooling mat

c)

oven mitt

d)

drying rack

43.

Which of the following is the BEST equipment used to peel fruits or vegetables?

a)

Grater

b)

Peeler

c)

paring knife

d)

ladle

44.

The following is a picture of what?

a)

grater

b)

sifter

c)

strainer

d)

colander

45.

The following is a picture of what?

a)

bowling pin

b)

wooden pin

c)

rolling pen

d)

rolling pin

46.

The following is used to measure what? Choose all that apply.

a)

flour

b)

water

c)

oil

d)

milk

47.

If I need to measure a small amount of baking powder for my cookie recipe, which piece of measuring equipment should I use?

a)

dry measuring cups

b)

measuring spoons

c)

liquid measuring cup

d)

None of these are correct

48.
What piece of equipment is shown?
a)
Cookie Sheet
b)
Cake Pan
c)
Muffin Pan
49.
What piece of equipment is shown?
a)
Laddle
b)
Whisk
c)
Mixing spoon
50.
a)
meat thermometer
b)
candy thermometer
c)
peeler
51.
A stick of butter is how many cups?
a)
1/8 C
b)
1/4 C
c)
1/2 C
d)
1 C
52.
Abbreviations:
T =
a)
teaspoon
b)
Turkey
c)
Tablespoon
d)
ounce
53.
Abbreviations:
t =
a)
teaspoon
b)
Turkey
c)
Tablespoon
d)
ounce
54.
Abbreviations:
Tbsp =
a)
teaspoon
b)
Tablespoon
c)
ounce
d)
pound
55.
Abbreviations:
lb =
a)
teaspoon
b)
Tablespoon
c)
ounce
d)
pound
56.
Abbreviations:
oz =
a)
teaspoon
b)
Tablespoon
c)
ounce
d)
pound
57.
One cup equals ___________ tablespoons.
a)
3
b)
16
c)
8
d)
4
58.
How many cups are in a quart?
a)
2 c.
b)
16 c.
c)
8 c.
d)
4 c. 
59.

How many ounces are in a cup?

a)

16 oz.

b)

8 oz.

c)

4 oz.

d)

28 oz.

60.
How many cups are in a pint?
a)
2 c.
b)
4 c.
c)
1 c.
d)
3 c.
61.

How many quarts are in a gallon?

a)

2 qt.

b)

4 qt.

c)

8 qt.

d)

6 qt.

62.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
a)
3 t.
b)
3 T.
c)
4 t.
d)
4 T.
63.
How many cups are in a gallon?
a)
8 T
b)
8 c.
c)
16 c.
d)
32 c.
64.
How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter/margarine?
a)
8 tsp.
b)
8 Tbsp.
c)
16 tsp.
d)
16 Tbsp.
65.
1/2 + 1/4 =
a)
1
b)
1 3/4
c)
3/4
d)
1/3
66.
How many tablespoons will equal 1 cup
a)
18
b)
16 
c)
3
d)
8
67.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
a)
12
b)
10
c)
6
d)
4
68.

5 1/3 T = ______ c

a)

3 tsp

b)

2/3 c

c)

1/3 c

d)

1/2 c

69.

1 tsp = _____ T

a)

1/4 T

b)

1/3 T

c)

2 T

d)

1 T

70.

2 T = _____ c

a)

1/8 c

b)

1 c

c)

1/2 c

d)

1/4 c

71.
How will you most efficiently measure 3/4 cup flour using standard measuring cups available? (1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/4 cup)
a)
1/4 cup three times
b)
1/3 cup and 1/4 cup
c)
Partially measuring 1 cup
d)
1/4 cup and 1/2 cup
72.

Your recipe calls for 3/4 cup sugar and you need to double it, how much sugar will you now need?

a)

1 cup

b)

1 1/4 cups

c)

1 1/2 cups

d)

1 3/4 cups

73.

What is the baking time in a recipe with this step: “Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes; turn potatoes. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until crisp and tender”?

a)

15 minutes

b)

15-20 minutes

c)

30 minutes

d)

30-35 minutes

74.

What are the rules for measuring liquids?

a)

Use a liquid measuring cup

b)

Set the measuring cup on a flat, level surface.

c)

Be at eye level when reading the amount on the cup.

d)

All of the above

75.

When measuring brown sugar, you must

a)

Pack it down in the dry measuring cup

b)

Sift it to get rid of the lumps

c)

Use a liquid measuring cup

d)

None of the above

76.

Flour should always be packed when measuring.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

The prevention of illness through cleanliness is:

a)

Microorganisms

b)

Sanitation

c)

Cleaning

d)

Thorough

78.

A pinch is more than a dash?

a)

True

b)

False

79.

A dash is a little more than which measurement?

a)

1 cup

b)

1/8 of a teaspoon

c)

1/4 of a teaspoon

d)

8 fl oz

80.

Which tool is recommended to measure 1 cup of milk?

a)
b)
c)
d)
81.

Which tool is recommended to measure 1 cup of sugar?

a)
b)
c)
d)
82.

Which tool is recommended to measure very small amounts of liquids and dry ingredients?

a)
b)
c)
d)
83.

Name this object

a)

Measuring spoons

b)

scoopers

c)

steel spoons

d)

liquid measuring spoons

84.

Name the object shown

a)

measuring spoons

b)

measuring cups

c)

scoopers

d)

pint cups

85.

How many ounces are in a pound

a)

12

b)

16

c)

18

d)

14

86.

Which of the following is a METRIC unit of measure for VOLUME?

a)

mL

b)

cups

c)

kg

d)

cm

87.

Which of the following is a METRIC unit of measure for MASS?

a)

mL

b)

oz.

c)

g

d)

cm

88.
Heat and temperature are the SAME thing. 
a)
Super true!, Both measure the amount of molecules
b)
Of course not, Heat measures NUMBER of molecules, while temperature measures the SPEED of molecules
89.

Select all the boiling points of water (2 Correct)

a)

273 K

b)

212 F

c)

652 R

d)

373 K

e)

232 F

90.
How many cups are in a quart
a)
16
b)
8
c)
4
d)
2
91.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
8
92.
How many ounces are in a gallon?
a)
128
b)
64
c)
32
d)
16
93.
What is this person doing?
a)
Packing 
b)
Level off  
c)
Sifting 
d)
Scraping
94.
What are two ingredients that I would measure with this measuring tool?
a)
Flour and Brown Sugar
b)
Milk and Butter
c)
Flour and Butter
d)
Milk and Water
95.

How do you measure brown sugar

a)

Scoop into dry measuring cup and pack down

b)

Lightly scoop into measuring cup and level with a flat edge

c)

Scoop into liquid measuring cup and pat down

d)

You don't need to measure it just estimate

96.

What would you use to measure sour cream?

a)

Dry measuring cup

b)

Liquid Measuring Cup

c)

Measuring Spoons

d)

I don't know

97.
How do you measure liquid ingredients?
a)
Set liquid measuring cup on a flat surface. Pour liquids in then read the  measurement at eye level. 
b)
Pour the liquid into the measuring cup until its at the correct line
c)
Pour liquids into the dry measuring up, making sure its on a flat surface
98.

What does the yield of a recipe mean?

a)

number of servings

b)

Prep time

c)

number of ingredients

d)

how much you should eat

99.

A chocolate chip cookie recipe makes 12 large cookies. You have 36 people coming to your house. By what number should you multiply all of the ingredients so that each person gets 1 cookie?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

12

d)

4