WorksheetsPea Milk: Nutrition and Environmental Science Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
Why might pea milk be considered an environmentally friendly alternative to dairy milk?
a)
It is always green in color
b)
It is more expensive to produce
c)
It uses significantly less water in production
d)
It tastes exactly like cow's milk
2.
What makes pea milk nutritionally unique compared to other plant-based milks?
a)
It has more protein than most other plant-based milks
b)
It is completely tasteless
c)
It has the highest protein content of all plant milks
d)
It contains no protein at all
3.
How is pea milk actually made?
a)
By blending whole green peas
b)
By fermenting pea seeds
c)
By crushing raw peas into a liquid
d)
By extracting protein from yellow split peas and mixing with water and oils
4.
What environmental advantage do pea plants have in agriculture?
a)
They grow faster than other crops
b)
They produce more oxygen
c)
They can deposit nitrogen underground with bacteria
d)
They require more fertilizers
5.
Why might pediatric nutritionists caution against completely replacing cow's milk with plant-based alternatives for children?
a)
Cow's milk provides essential protein and calcium for growth
b)
Children dislike plant milks
c)
Plant milks are toxic
d)
Plant milks are too expensive
6.
What is one reason why the author includes information about what Ramsing thinks about the name “pea milk”?
a)
to illustrate the reason why pea milk and other plant-based milks have grown in popularity in the United States
b)
to elaborate on the idea that pea milk stands out from other plant-based milks because of its high nutritional value
c)
to suggest a possible reason why pea milk makers choose to label their milk differently from other plant milks
d)
to explain a challenge people face when looking for pea milk and how the Ripple company overcame the issue
7.
How much less water does pea milk production use compared to dairy milk?
a)
About 50% less
b)
About 25% less
c)
About 75% less
d)
About 86% less
8.
What greenhouse gases are particularly associated with dairy milk production?
a)
Carbon dioxide and methane
b)
Oxygen and hydrogen
c)
Nitrogen and argon
d)
Helium and neon
9.
What are some benefits of cow's milk mentioned in the section?
a)
It supports bone health and helps muscles grow.
b)
It is better for the planet than plant-based milks.
c)
It is made from oats, soy, almonds, and coconuts.
d)
It contains more vitamins than plant-based milks.
10.
How much protein does a typical cup of pea milk contain?
a)
7.5 grams
b)
1 gram
c)
6.1 grams
d)
4.2 grams
11.
Why might manufacturers be hesitant to prominently feature 'pea milk' on packaging?
a)
It's illegal to do so
b)
Pea milk is too expensive
c)
The name sounds unappealing
d)
The milk is actually green
12.
What percentage of the milk alternative market do pea milks currently represent?
a)
75%
b)
50%
c)
Less than 10%
d)
25%
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