TOPIC: Container Storage

SITUATION: Nathan and Sherry have volunteered to pack up the food to be taken on the 4-H overnight trip in June to a nearby lake. The meals have been planned so that most of the food can be stored at room temperature. So the only thing Nathan and Sherry need to be concerned with is the type of storage container the foods should be stored in so that ants, animals (mice, rabbits, & raccoons) don’t get into it. What container should be used to store the rice and breakfast cereal?

A
A) Rice and Cheerios in opened containers.
B
B) Rice and Cheerios in unopened boxes.
C
C) Rice and Cheerios in thin plastic bags.
D
D) Rice and Cheerios in hard containers with tight fitting lids.
 

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1. An ant would get into which container?
A:   B:   C:   D:
2. A beetle could not get into this container.
A:   B:   C:   D:
3. A mouse could not nibble its way into food stored in this container.
A:   B:   C:   D:
4. Cheerios would be easily crushed in this container.
A:   B:   C:   D:
5. The rice and Cheerios will be less likely to absorb moisture in this container.
A:   B:   C:   D:

 

RANKINGS ~ What container should be used to store the rice and breakfast cereal? Consider variety, texture, color, shape, and temperature. (Remember, #1 is the best and #4 is the worst choice.)

1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th:

 

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