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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which one is better for microwave cooking?
Square pan
round pan
- 2. Multiple Choice
Microwaves are attracted to
sugar
fat
water
all of the answers
- 3. Multiple Choice
Select which type of containers are microwave safe.
glass pan
metal 8 x 8 inch pan
cool whip container
styrofoam take out container
- 4. Multiple Choice
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
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow 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 foodThe electromagnetic waves heat up the food molecules in a similar way as a conventional ovenThe electromagnetic waves create a dry heat that warms the molecules in the foodThe electromagnetic waves send heat to the molecules which makes them begin to vibrate and cook
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which container is NOT safe for the microwave?
Metal
Micro-safe Plastics
Glass
Ceramic
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is true about the amount of food you place in the microwave?Does affect the cooking timeDoes not affect cooking time
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy 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 skinTo help them cook more evenlyTo allow the heat to get into the potato through the holesTo allow insects to escape so you don't eat them
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT an advantage of microwaves?fasterretains nutrientsdefrosts frozen productsmakes foods greasier
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMicrowave energy enters food from the outside edges first.truefalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIf possible, try to arrange food like chicken nuggets in a circular shape on a plate when microwaving.truefalse
- 13. Multiple Choice
Hot spots form when food is not stirred. Microwaves can concentrate in one area in microwave.
true
false
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAll microwaves have the same wattage.truefalse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceMicrowave ovens replace the conventional ovens (stoves/ovens) you have in your kitchens.FalseTrue
- 16. Multiple ChoiceMolecules within the food continue to agitate after the timer has beeped. This means food continues to cook even after the microwave is off.truefalse
- 17. Multiple Choice
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. Multiple Choice
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. Multiple Choice
When first starting your microwave, all microwaves are programmed at...
30%
50%
70%
100%
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