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Book 9 science quiz: free printable worksheet
A free 10-question matching quiz for kids, parents and teachers, based on A Million Whys Book 9, The Food Expedition. Every fact comes straight from a page in the book. Write the letter of the matching question next to each fact. The answer key links to the video for each question.
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Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Score: ____ / 10
The questions
- A. Why Are Ice Cubes Cloudy in the Middle?
- B. Why Does Metal Feel Colder than Wood in the Same Room?
- C. Why Do Microwaved Foods Have Hot and Cold Spots?
- D. Why Can the Smell of One Food Make You Feel Queasy Years Later?
- E. Why Does Smelling Vanilla Make Things Seem Sweeter?
- F. Why Do Muffins Get Tunnels If You Mix Too Much?
- G. Why Are Chili Peppers Spicy for Mammals But Not Birds?
- H. Why Blanch Veggies Before Freezing?
- I. Why Do Grocery Stores Mist Veggies?
- J. Why Should We Throw Out Jars with Bulging Lids?
Match each fact to its question
- Cloudy ice is trapped air and minerals. ______
- Smell pathways sit close to memory and emotion centers. ______
- Spice can choose its animal helpers. ______
- Misting is part humidity theater and part real hydration. ______
- Nose can fake a sugar boost. ______
- Microwaves heat unevenly, so stir and wait. ______
- Blanching is a pause button for enzymes. ______
- Feel isn’t always the true temperature. ______
- A bulge is a stop sign. ______
- Lumps can be okay in muffin batter. ______
Show the answer key
- A (Cloudy ice is trapped air and minerals. Book 9, Question 1)
- D (Smell pathways sit close to memory and emotion centers. Book 9, Question 36)
- G (Spice can choose its animal helpers. Book 9, Question 84)
- I (Misting is part humidity theater and part real hydration. Book 9, Question 113)
- E (Nose can fake a sugar boost. Book 9, Question 49)
- C (Microwaves heat unevenly, so stir and wait. Book 9, Question 21)
- H (Blanching is a pause button for enzymes. Book 9, Question 96)
- B (Feel isn’t always the true temperature. Book 9, Question 11)
- J (A bulge is a stop sign. Book 9, Question 132)
- F (Lumps can be okay in muffin batter. Book 9, Question 64)