Lesson T5.4.1

T5.4.1 Source, seasonality and characteristics of ingredients Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 5

20 questions

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Lesson T5.4.1, Source, seasonality and characteristics of ingredients: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Design & Technology (National Curriculum), Unit 5: Cooking and nutrition, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What does food seasonality refer to in agriculture?

    • Cooking season
    • Storage lifespan
    • Natural harvest time
    • Freezing period
  2. Which vegetable is typically in season in the UK during late summer?

    • Brussels sprouts
    • Parsnips
    • Leeks
    • Runner beans
  3. What is a major environmental benefit of buying local seasonal produce?

    • Longer shelf-life
    • Lower food miles
    • Higher protein
    • Brighter colour
  4. What does the Fairtrade mark aim to ensure for overseas producers?

    • Tax exemption
    • Fair pay
    • Cheap seeds
    • Free transport
  5. Which botanical feature distinguishes a fruit from a vegetable?

    • Grows underground
    • Has green leaves
    • Contains seeds
    • Tastes sweet
  6. Which ingredient is botanically a fruit but is used as a vegetable in savoury cooking?

    • Tomato
    • Carrot
    • Potato
    • Onion
  7. Which property of a potato determines its suitability for mashing or roasting?

    • Sugar level
    • Water content
    • Protein amount
    • Starch content
  8. Why are fresh, delicate herbs usually added at the very end of cooking?

    • To thicken sauce
    • To soften texture
    • To add colour
    • To preserve flavour
  9. What does the free-range label guarantee for egg-laying hens?

    • Outdoor access
    • Organic feed
    • Caged housing
    • Indoor barn
  10. Why are perishable foods stored inside a refrigerator?

    • To slow bacteria
    • To ripen fruit
    • To remove moisture
    • To add flavour
  11. What does knowing the country of origin primarily help to calculate?

    • Cooking time
    • Food miles
    • Shelf life
    • Calorie content
  12. Which cooking apple characteristic helps them hold their shape when baked?

    • Low moisture level
    • High sugar content
    • Soft skin
    • Acidity and texture
  13. Which type of potato is best suited for achieving a crisp roast?

    • Floury variety
    • Salad potato
    • New potato
    • Waxy variety
  14. What factor affects the flavour of a ripe tomato most?

    • Watering schedule
    • Plant ripening time
    • Storage temperature
    • Packaging type
  15. What is the main advantage of choosing meat from a local farm?

    • Better traceability
    • Higher fat content
    • Cheaper price
    • Longer shelf life
  16. Which parts of the grain are kept in wholegrain flour?

    • Husk and stem
    • Starch and gluten
    • Bran and germ
    • Endosperm only
  17. What causes a freshly cut apple to turn brown?

    • Starch caramelisation
    • Protein coagulation
    • Oxidation rust
    • Enzymatic browning
  18. How does seasonal food generally compare in cost to out-of-season food?

    • The exact same
    • Always more expensive
    • Usually cheaper
    • Extremely rare
  19. What do food miles measure?

    • Storage duration
    • Processing stages
    • Retail footprint
    • Transport distance
  20. What is a key benefit of using heritage vegetable varieties?

    • Pest immunity
    • Longer shelf life
    • Faster growth
    • Distinctive flavour

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