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Food Science Unit 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the systematic approach used by scientists to investigate and solve problems in food science?

a)
empirical method
b)
analytical method
c)
scientific method
d)
experimental method
2.

In an experiment, the group that is used as a baseline for comparison and does not receive the experimental treatment is known as the:

a)
intervention group
b)
treatment group
c)

control

d)
experimental group
3.

Which term describes any factor that can change in an experiment and might affect the outcome?

a)

variable

b)

control

c)

taste

d)

blue cheese mold

4.

In a scientific experiment, the factor that is intentionally manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable is called the:

a)
control variable
b)
independent variable
c)
experimental variable
d)
dependent variable
5.

The outcome or result that is being measured or observed in a scientific experiment is referred to as the:

a)
independent variable
b)
control variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
dependent variable
6.

Harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, that can cause foodborne illnesses are known as:

a)
germs
b)
pathogens
c)
toxins
d)
contaminants
7.

What term refers to the sensations we detect on our tongue?

a)
taste
b)
sight
c)
touch
d)
smell
8.

Which term encompasses the totality of everything we use to detect the different aspects of food we may or may not like?

a)

evaluation

b)

taste

c)

flavor

d)
culinary examination
9.

Which term refers to the practical use of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems, often found in fields like food technology and nutrition?

a)
theoretical science
b)
pure science
c)
experimental science
d)
applied science
10.

In a scientific experiment, what is a testable statement or educated guess that can be used to answer a research question?

a)

measurement

b)

hypothesis

c)

oxidation

d)

food lab

11.

The five taste sensations are

a)
sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and tangy
b)
salty, sour, bitter, umami, and spicy
c)
spicy, tangy, bland, savory, and pungent
d)
sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami
12.

Soy sauce is an example of umami

a)
True
b)
False
13.

Lemonade can give you sweet and sour tastes

a)

true

b)

false

14.

Bitter tastes can often be interpreted as something that might prevent scurvy

a)

true

b)

false

15.

The three types of kitchen hazards are

a)

bad food, bad music, bad vibes

b)

biological, chemical, powdery substances

c)

physical, chemical, biological

d)

physical, chemical, bumblebee

16.

Early food discoveries

Industrial Revolution

Government Regulation of the Food Industry

Are the three major eras in the development of food and food science?

a)

true

b)

false

c)

its more complicated than that