Grade 7 Week 2 Home Economics Homework

Ashes are sprinkled on vegetables in a kitchen garden to _______.

• help to control pests.

• to make them tasty

• prevent plants from losing water

• to make plants produce more

One advantage of boiling as a method of cooking food is that _____.

• it is a slow method of cooking.

• it needs a lot attention

• it kills germs and makes food safe to eat.

• it is the fastest method of cooking food.

One of the dangers of poor food handling is that _____.

• its natural appearance may improve.

• the price may reduce.

• food may become poisonous.

• food will look attractive.

The size of the kitchen depends on ______.

• the size of the family.

• the amount of money the family as

• equipment to be fitted.

• the type of meal to be cooked in it.

Drinking bottles should not be used for storing cleaning materials because _____.

• children may drink them.

• bottles may rust.

• materials can expire fast.

• drinking bottles are not durable.

What colour dye can we make from beetroot?

• Black

• Brown

• Yellow

• Red

Which method is not used to unblock a kitchen sink?

• Using a plunger

• Using bicarbonate of soda

• Using air

• Using hot water

Which one of the following is used for storing dry foods?

• Vegetable rack

• Refrigerator

• Cooler

• Pantry

What does the laundry symbol mean?

• Do not dry clean

• Hand wash only

• Do not hand wash

• Do not iron

Pool hygiene is important for everyone because it helps to _____.

• prevent infections.

• rescue people

• keep the pool shallow

• prevent young ones from swimming