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WorksheetsMicrowave Safety Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
Put a check mark next to everything that is SAFE to microwave
metal fork
paper plate
ceramic bowl
pyrex (clear glass) liquid measuring cup
styrofoam container holding leftovers
what is your favorite thing to make in the microwave?
popcorn
quesadillas
hot pockets
eggs
rice/pasta
What is your top reason for using a microwave to cook?
it is easy to use
it cooks fast
it is versatile
You should always cover food that you microwave to cook...
True
False
You should check your food often while microwaving because it heats things unevenly
True
False
