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WorksheetsMicrowave Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which one is better for microwave cooking?
Square pan
round pan
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
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
To clean an microwave oven...
buy a special cleaner
boil water to produce steam then wipe out
let the food buildup in the oven
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
When first starting your microwave, all microwaves are programmed at...
30%
50%
70%
100%
Select which type of containers are microwave safe.
glass pan
metal spoon
rubber scrapper
paper towel
tin foil
Select all answers that help food cook evenly in the microwave.
stir food
cover food
cook food longer in the microwave
rotate food
use metal pans
Fruits and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven
are not good for you
take longer than on the stove
contain a higher nutrition value
are not considered safe
Microwave ovens cook by
radation burning food
microwaves causing food particles to vibrate
conduction heating the food
radio waves heating food
A microwave oven uses ____________ energy than a regular oven.
more
less
Advantages of using a microwave oven include:
time and cost
browning of food and cost
time and crispness of food
size and location
Is it safe to put a metal fork in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put plastic in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put aluminum foil in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put styrofoam in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put a stoneware plate in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put a paper plate in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put a porcelain plate in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
Is it safe to put a metal pan in the microwave?
yes
no
sometimes
If the microwave door is cracked, should you use it?
yes
no
You may need to _______ your food so all of your food is heated evenly.
shake
stir
Which time says one minute?
1:00
10:00
When punching in the cook time, always ______________.
Check that the numbers on the screen match your cooking instructions.
close your eyes and make it a game.
