VMS Microwave Safety Quiz

TRUE or FALSE: Microwave ovens will give you cancer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Microwave ovens are basically metal boxes containing a __________________ ________________.

• radioactive weapon

• electrical grill

• magnetron gun

• nuclear laser

Check all the statements that are TRUE about microwave ovens.

• Microwave ovens use waves similar to radio stations and Wi-Fi networks.

• Microwave ovens use x-rays to cook foods.

• You should use foil in the microwave oven to keep food from splattering.

• Microwave ovens cook food more quickly than most other methods.

• Microwave ovens are the best way to cook raisins and grapes.

How does the heat travel through food in the microwave?

• Lasers

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

____________________ is/are the most common injury caused by using a microwave oven.

• Blindness

• Foodborne Illness

• Food burns

• Cancer

TRUE or FALSE: You can put a metal Hydroflask in the microwave to warm a drink.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Where should you look to find out if a plastic container is microwave safe?

• on the front of the container

• on the back of the container

• on the top of the container

• on the bottom of the container

Check all of the items that you should NEVER put inside a microwave.

• paper towels

• foil

• plastic bags

• frozen foods

• styrofoam containers

Why shouldn't you heat chili peppers in the microwave?

• They can emit fumes that sting your eyes and throat.

• They will get too spicy.

• They will explode.

• They will taste bad.

TRUE or FALSE: You can warm up eggs in the microwave if you take them out of the shell.

• TRUE

• FALSE