Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Moisture Content

These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [PDF File]. Specifically, the “Moisture Content” section (page 50-51). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Above what moisture percentage is considered the “danger” level with regards to growing fungal spores and bacteria:
a) above 5%
b) above 8%
c) above 13%
d) above 17%
e) it doesn’t matter

Q2. What food group is particular susceptible to mold growth and should, therefore, be kept at an even lower moisture content than most other foods:
a) carrots
b) apples
c) beans
d) peanuts

Q3. According to the manual, which is the fastest, easiest method of cleaning field-run grain:
a) fanning
b) a sieve
c) hand-picking
d) rinsing

Q4. If grain has been washed, it should then be dried in an oven:
a) true
d) false

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