History of Egg Consumption

How long have humans been eating eggs?

• Hundreds of years

• Thousands of years

• Millions of years

• Billions of years

Which two countries figured out that chickens and other birds could be kept to produce eggs every day?

• India and China

• Egypt and China

• Greece and Rome

• USA and Canada

What is the main reason for the strength of an eggshell?

• Its thickness

• Its shape

• Its color

• Its size

Which part of the egg is labeled as the "Thick albumen" in the diagram?

• The outermost layer

• The innermost layer

• The layer surrounding the yolk

• The airspace

What is the function of the "Chalaza" in an egg?

• To provide nutrients

• To hold the yolk in place

• To protect the shell

• To create airspace

Why does a side-on blow from a sharp object easily break an egg shell?

• It puts pressure across the thin shell.

• It compresses the egg along the shell.

• It makes the egg stronger.

• It directs pressure into the egg.

What happens when you squeeze an egg?

• It compresses along the shell.

• It breaks easily.

• It becomes harder.

• It puts pressure across the shell.

What have architects and engineers used for centuries to support the weight of structures?

• Beams

• Columns

• Arches

• Walls

How does an arch help in supporting structures?

• By stretching the building material

• By compressing (squeezing) the building material

• By bending the building material

• By expanding the building material

What happens to a concrete block when it is hit side on with something like a hammer?

• It becomes stronger

• It remains the same

• It is easy to break

• It melts