Microwave

Microwaves are ATTRACTED to: *3 correct answers*

• Sugar

• Fat

• Meat

• Water

Microwaves are REPELLED by:

• Metal

• Paper

• Plastic

• Glass

What materials or containers are microwave SAFE? *3 correct answers*

• Glass

• Metal

• Paper

• Plastic

True or False: The magnetron generates the microwaves.

• True

• False

True or False: Square container cooks more evenly.

• True

• False

True or False: You should allow standing time, so you won't overcook your food.

• True

• False

Why should you stir or rotate food when microwave cooking?

• It helps the food cook more evenly by redistributing the heat.

• To keep myself busy.

• To keep my food cold.

What is this part of the microwave called?

Why is it best to cover most foods when microwave cooking? *3 correct answers*

• It holds in steam to shorten cooking time

• Keeps food moist

• Keeps foods from splattering

• Keeps food cold

True or False: Food doesn't brown in microwave because there is no dry heat to pull the moisture away from the food.

• True

• False