Free Printable Microwave Cooking

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Microwave Cooking

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name

Class

Date

Which one is better for microwave cooking?

Square pan

round pan

Microwaves are attracted to

sugar

fat

water

all of the answers

Select which type of containers are microwave safe.

glass pan

metal 8 x 8 inch pan

cool whip container

styrofoam take out container

Standing time refers to:

total time food is in the microwave

the time spent waiting by the microwave

the time the molecules continue vibrating to cook the food - might be used with lower power levels or after it is done in the microwave.

the total time you spend microwaving the food

How do Electromagnetic Waves cook food?

The electromagnetic waves cause the molecules to become excited and vibrate. This causes friction between molecules which generates the heat to cook the food

The electromagnetic waves heat up the food molecules in a similar way as a conventional oven

The electromagnetic waves create a dry heat that warms the molecules in the food

The electromagnetic waves send heat to the molecules which makes them begin to vibrate and cook

Which container is NOT safe for the microwave?

Metal

Micro-safe Plastics

Glass

Ceramic

What is Cooking Time?

The time food is cooking while the microwave is producing the microwaves in the magnetron tube.

The total amount of time it takes to fully cook the food.

The time food continues to cook after the microwave oven is turned off

The time it takes to cook the food after it is take out of the microwave

What is true about the amount of food you place in the microwave?

Does affect the cooking time

Does not affect cooking time

Why should you poke holes in baked potatoes when cooking in the microwave?

To allow the steam from the water molecules to escape without bursting the skin

To help them cook more evenly

To allow the heat to get into the potato through the holes

To allow insects to escape so you don't eat them

10.

Which is NOT an advantage of microwaves?

faster

retains nutrients

defrosts frozen products

makes foods greasier

11.

Microwave energy enters food from the outside edges first.

true

false

12.

If possible, try to arrange food like chicken nuggets in a circular shape on a plate when microwaving.

true

false

13.

Hot spots form when food is not stirred. Microwaves can concentrate in one area in microwave.

true

false

14.

All microwaves have the same wattage.

true

false

15.

Microwave ovens replace the conventional ovens (stoves/ovens) you have in your kitchens.

False

True

16.

Molecules within the food continue to agitate after the timer has beeped. This means food continues to cook even after the microwave is off.

true

false

17.

To clean an microwave oven...

buy a special cleaner

boil water to produce steam then wipe out

let the food buildup in the oven

18.

Power levels are used to....

provide standing time during the cooking time

help prevent overcooking of foods

help melt/soften items

used to defrost foods

19.

When first starting your microwave, all microwaves are programmed at...

30%

50%

70%

100%

100 %

Microwave Cooking

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 6mins

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