The Science of Cooking by Sarah Bright

What is thermal energy transfer in cooking?

• The movement of heat through a solid object

• The process of cooling down food

• The movement of heat from a warmer object to a cooler one

• The process of freezing food

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Which method of heat transfer is primarily used when grilling a steak?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

In baking, what role does convection play?

• It cools the food.

• It transfers heat through a fluid or gas.

• It stops the cooking process.

• It prevents heat from escaping.

What is an example of conduction in cooking?

• Baking bread in an oven

• Boiling water in a pot

• Cooking a steak on a grill

• Microwaving popcorn

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Ever wondered why chefs love metal pots and pans for whipping up your favorite dishes on the stove?

• Because they're super cheap!

• Because they're great at keeping the heat out!

• Because they're awesome at spreading the heat evenly!

• Because nothing ever sticks to them!

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Imagine you're a tiny particle in a substance that's getting warmer. What do you think you'd do?

• Move slower and snuggle up closer to my particle pals.

• Get excited, move faster, and take up more space.

• Transform from a solid dance move to a liquid groove.

• Vanish into thin air.

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How does stirring a pot of soup help it cook more evenly?

• It cools the soup down.

• It adds air into the soup.

• It promotes convection currents.

• It prevents conduction.

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🔥 Which of these is NOT a way heat travels around? Think carefully!

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Filtration

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Why does chopping vegetables into smaller pieces help them cook faster?

• It increases the surface area exposed to heat.

• It reduces the amount of heat needed.

• It adds more flavor to the vegetables.

• It decreases the cooking temperature.

Ready to heat things up? Guess the main way a microwave oven gets your food sizzling hot!

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Induction

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