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Worksheets8th Grade Microwave Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT an advantage of microwaves?
a)
faster
b)
retains nutrients
c)
defrosts frozen products
d)
makes foods greasier
2.
Which is NOT an acceptable dish to put in the microwave?
a)
paper plates
b)
microwave safe plastic
c)
metal mixing bowl
d)
paper towel
3.
Which is NOT an acceptable product for the microwave?
a)
Dishes with gold or silver on the edge
b)
paper napkin
c)
glass
4.
You should always place a paper towel over a product that could bubble or burst (like butter).
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Microwave energy enters food from the outside edges first.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
Molecules within the food continue to agitate after the timer has beeped. This means food continues to cook even after the microwave is off.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
When food continues to cook after the microwave has stopped cooking, that is called...
a)
turning over
b)
standing time
c)
rotating
d)
hot spots
8.
Hot spots form when liquid food is not stirred.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
If possible, try to arrange food like chicken nuggets in a circular shape on a plate when microwaving.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
Foods with a tough skin, like a potato, need to be pierced so steam can escape.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
Sugar and salt attract microwaves.
a)
true
b)
false
12.
Big pieces of food should be placed out the inside of the plate
a)
true
b)
false
13.
If your microwave does not have a rotating plate, you should rotate the plate during the cooking process.
a)
true
b)
false
14.
All microwaves have the same wattage.
a)
true
b)
false
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