Microwaving

A molecule is the tube within the microwave that produces microwaves.

• True

• False

The microwave can defrost foods but they should be used immediately after.

• True

• False

One difference in conventional recipes and microwave recipes is the moisture content.

• True

• False

The microwave oven causes food to cook itself from the inside.

• True

• False

The conventional oven heats foods from the center out.

• True

• False

Overcooking foods in the microwave may cause them to:

• Melt

• Catch Fire

• Become tough and elastic

• Turn brown or black

Microwaves heat food by:

• heating the oven first

• heating the molecules of food by their rapid motion

• heating the dish or plate first

• Generating electricity

The spark caused by improperly placing metal in the microwave is called:

• arcing

• bursting

• welding

• electricity

Which type of material generally should NOT be used in the microwave?

• glass

• plastic

• paper

• metal

Which of the following requires a lower power setting?

• Reheating

• Cooking

• Defrosting

• Browning