Question

to check the temperature of food, place your thermometer
on the top surface.
in the thickest part.
in the thinnest part.
on the bottom surface.

Explanation:

To accurately check food temperature, the thermometer should be placed in the thickest part as heat takes longer to penetrate this area and it indicates the overall doneness and safety - critical temperature. Surface temperatures can be misleading and the thinnest part may over - cook and give a false reading.

Answer:

In the thickest part.