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Cooking Basics and Kitchen Safety

SheelonNutritionHealthEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Never put water on an oil fire, why the chopping board matters, and what simmering actually looks like. Ten questions for anyone learning to feed themselves.

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  1. What should you do if oil catches fire in a pan?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    APour water on it quickly
    BCarry the pan outside
    CBlow on it to put it out
    DTurn off the heat and cover the pan

  2. Why should raw chicken be kept away from other food?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AIt absorbs other flavours quickly
    BIt can spread bacteria to ready to eat food
    CIt makes other food cook unevenly
    DIt changes the colour of vegetables

  3. A sharp knife is safer than a blunt one.

    True / False · 20s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. What does 'simmer' mean?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. At what temperature in Celsius does water boil at sea level? (a number)Type Answer · 30s
  6. Why preheat an oven before putting food in?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. You should wash your hands before cooking and again after touching raw meat.True / False · 20s
  8. What is the safest way to defrost frozen meat?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. Why do many recipes tell you to taste as you cook?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. What is the safe way to hold food while chopping, with fingertips tucked in? (two words)Type Answer · 30s

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