Microwave Safety Quiz

Use potholders when removing containers from microwave because...

• microwaves cannot go through metal.

• energy in a microwave oven can be uneven

• heat in the food can make the container hot

Use glass, ceramic, or plastic instead of metal in a microwave because...

• microwaves cannot go through metal.

• the microwave oven has no heating element.

• microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven

Rearrange or stir foods while they are cooking because...

• the microwave oven has no heating element.

• microwaves penetrate only 3/4 “ from the outside toward the center.

• energy in a microwave oven can be uneven.

It is safe to use plastic wrap, paper towels, and wax paper in a microwave oven because...

• the microwave oven has no heating element.

• steam can build up causing foods to explode

• when there is more food there is less energy for each item to absorb.

Allow standing time because ...

• the microwave oven turns on and off, allowing time for the heat level to equalize.

• food continues to cook after the microwave is off.

• when there is more food there is less energy for each item to absorb.

Pierce foods with a skin before cooking in the microwave because...

• steam can build up causing foods to explode.

• many foods cook so fast, they do not have time to brown.

• many foods cook so fast, they do not have time to brown.

Which item is unsafe to put in the microwave?

• glass bowl

• ceramic plate

• bone china with silver edge

A microwave and conventional oven differ in many ways. A microwave oven uses________________ to cook food, while an oven uses___________ to cook food.

• x-rays/fire

• heat/friction

• friction/heat

Is it okay to heat this up in microwave??

• sure, just keep an eye on it...

• only for a minute or two

• no, the container will melt and spew noxious gasses!

what might happen if you put metal in a microwave?

• causes sparks & can ruin your appliance

• nothing

• it melts