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Grade 8 Quiz: Food Preservation Methods

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a local market visit, Zoe notices a vendor selling small packs of dried anchovies (“dilis”). She recalls learning about different methods of food preservation in her cooking class. Can you help her identify the method used for preserving these dried anchovies?

a)

Drying

b)

Freezing

c)

Canning

d)

Fermentation

2.

Emma decided to store her freshly caught Bangus in a freezer for several weeks to keep it fresh. Identify the method of food preservation used in this scenario.

a)

Freezing

b)

Canning

c)

Drying

d)

Pickling

3.

Olivia is preparing for a camping trip and decides to pack some food. She chooses to bring sardines packed in sealed tin cans. Identify the method of food preservation used in this example.

a)

Canning

b)

Drying

c)

Pickling

d)

Fermentation

4.

During a summer picnic, Abigail decided to prepare some snacks for her friends. She took fresh green mangoes and made delicious pickles using vinegar and salt. Identify the method of food preservation used in this example.

a)

Pickling

b)

Freezing

c)

Drying

d)

Canning

5.

During a local food festival, Charlotte notices a vendor selling smoked “tinapa” in the market. Identify the method of food preservation used in this example.

a)

Smoking

b)

Freezing

c)

Canning

d)

Pickling

6.

After a long day of fishing, Oliver carefully places the freshly caught Tilapia into a cooler filled with layers of ice to keep it fresh.

a)

Chilling/Icing

b)

Canning

c)

Fermentation

d)

Dehydration

7.

Grace is preparing a traditional dish using Galunggong (round scad) and decides to preserve the fish in thick layers of salt to enhance its flavor and shelf life.

a)

Salting

b)

Smoking

c)

Canning

d)

Fermentation

8.

During a summer festival, Luna decides to sell her homemade snacks. She prepares squid by drying them under the sun, and they become a popular treat known as dried pusit.

a)

Drying

b)

Freezing

c)

Canning

d)

Pickling

9.

Tanya decided to prepare some tuna fillets for the winter. He vacuum-sealed the fillets and placed them in the freezer to keep them fresh.

a)

Vacuum sealing and freezing

b)

Canning and pasteurization

c)

Pickling and fermenting

d)

Salting and sun drying

10.

During a culinary workshop, Mark learns about different methods of food preservation. He observes that milkfish is soaked in a brine (saltwater solution) to enhance its flavor and shelf life. Can you identify the method of food preservation used in this example?

a)

Brining

b)

Smoking

c)

Fermentation

d)

Drying

11.

During a family gathering, Anika prepared a special dish called Tocino (sweet cured pork) for everyone. She used a combination of sugar and salt to preserve the meat, ensuring it would be flavorful and safe to eat. Identify the method of food preservation used in this example. Write your answer on the blank.

a)

Curing

b)

Fermentation

c)

Pasteurization

d)

Dehydration

12.

Ethan decided to prepare some Longganisa for a family gathering. To ensure it stays fresh until the event, he kept it in the freezer for storage. Identify the method of food preservation used in this scenario.

a)

Freezing

b)

Canning

c)

Drying

d)

Pickling

13.

Missy is preparing snacks for a hiking trip and decides to make banana chips. After frying the banana slices, she packs them in sealed plastic bags to keep them fresh for the journey. Identify the method of food preservation used in this example. Write your answer on the blank.

a)

Packaging

b)

Fermentation

c)

Freezing

d)

Salting

14.

Aling Luna is preparing a traditional dish for a family gathering. She decides to cook Bangus and seal it in glass jars with oil, following a Spanish-style recipe.

a)

Canning (in oil)

b)

Drying

c)

Pickling

d)

Fermentation

15.

Elijah has prepared a batch of fish balls and decides to store them in cold refrigeration before cooking to keep them fresh. Identify the method of food preservation used in this scenario.

a)

Refrigeration

b)

Canning

c)

Fermentation

d)

Dehydration

16.

Linda is preparing a special dish for a family gathering. She decides to preserve ham by using a method that involves applying salt and sugar, followed by smoking it to enhance the flavor. What method of food preservation is Linda using?

a)

Curing and smoking

b)

Pasteurization

c)

Fermentation

d)

Freezing

17.

Inday is preparing a special dish for her family gathering. She decides to preserve some shrimps by placing them in a jar filled with vinegar, salt, and spices.

a)

Pickling

b)

Drying

c)

Freezing

d)

Canning

18.

During a visit to the local supermarket, Aria notices a shelf stocked with various food items. She picks up a tin can of tuna and wonders about the method used to preserve it. Identify the method of food preservation used in the following example.

a)

Canning

b)

Freezing

c)

Drying

d)

Pickling

19.

Rohan is preparing for a fishing trip and wants to ensure that the fish he catches stays fresh for a longer time. He knows that preserving fish and other foods is important because:

a)

it prevents spoilage and extends shelf life.

b)

it makes food taste worse.

c)

it increases the risk of foodborne illness.

d)

it reduces the nutritional value of food.

20.

David is preparing food for a camping trip. He wants to preserve some meat and add flavor to it. He is considering two methods: drying and smoking. What is the main difference between these two methods?

a)

Drying removes moisture, while smoking adds flavor and preserves food.

b)

Drying adds flavor, while smoking removes moisture.

c)

Drying and smoking both add moisture to food.

d)

Drying and smoking are the same process.

21.

Anna is preparing to store some freshly caught fish for her family. She knows that freezing helps in preserving the quality of fish by:

a)

slowing down the growth of microorganisms and enzymes

b)

increasing the moisture content in fish

c)

making the fish taste sweeter

d)

removing all nutrients from the fish

22.

Avery is preparing to pickle some cucumbers for the summer. She knows that vinegar is effective in pickling food because:

a)

it creates an acidic environment that inhibits the growth of bacteria.

b)

it adds sweetness to the food.

c)

it increases the temperature of the food.

d)

it removes all moisture from the food.

23.

If Nomar caught too much fish today, which preservation method would he choose and why?

a)

Drying the fish to preserve it for later use.

b)

Leaving the fish out in the sun without any protection.

c)

Throwing the fish back into the water.

d)

Cooking all the fish immediately and eating it.

24.

Harper is preparing for a camping trip and wants to bring some food that will last without refrigeration. She decides to preserve some meat by salting it and then air-drying it. What method of food preservation is Harper using?

a)

Drying

b)

Curing

c)

Fermentation

d)

Freezing

25.

During a culinary demonstration, Sarah observes that vegetables are being submerged in a saltwater solution to enhance their flavor and longevity. Can you identify the method of food preservation used in this example?

a)

Drying

b)

Fermentation

c)

Smoking

d)

Brining