Goal and options: cook frozen soup
output answer: Set the frozen soup bag or container in a sink of hot water until the soup begins to defrost and can be broken into pieces. Turn the bag or container upside down and let the frozen soup slide out into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Goal and options: How do you keep steel wool and cotton dry?
output answer: Place the make-shift fire starter inside a film canister.

Goal and options: Determine if a metal is ferrous or nonferrous
output answer:
Use a magnet. A ferrous metal will be attracted to the magnet.