Aquatic Science Safety
  • 1. If you are working all day on a boat in the ocean,
A) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
B) you will not need to drink water, because there is water all around you.
C) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
D) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) after the school day is done
B) when you have time
C) right away
D) after class
  • 3. Spills on the floor can cause people to slip or bump into each other. Spills should
A) be cleaned immediately
B) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
C) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
D) ignored until the end of class
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
B) cut it off to chin length
C) you should securely tie it back
D) hold it with both hands
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) report it to the nurse after class
B) show a doctor after school is out
C) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
D) tell the teacher now
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) bare feet
B) open-toed shoes
C) sandals
D) closed-toe shoes
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) keep using it until the end of class
B) tell the custodian
C) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
D) tell your class leader
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
B) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
C) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
D) sweep it all into the sink
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) lab materials only
B) lab materials and personal items
C) students
D) teachers
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) water from the sink
B) a fire extinguisher
C) the fire blanket
D) your coat
  • 11. To extinguish fire in a person's hair or clothing, use
A) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
B) spray them with the fire extinguisher
C) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
D) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) walk
B) run
C) skip
D) hurry
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) freshman only
B) seniors only
C) the teacher
D) all students
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) your attention
B) interest
C) all of these
D) effort
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) taken out of the cabinet at any time
B) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
C) put into your mouth
D) held in your hand
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use a strong soap
B) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
C) use oil to dilute the acid
D) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) in order to read fine print
B) for style, in a head-band position
C) to avoid myopia
D) when you are instructed to do so.
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is annoying
B) the quickest way to to complete the task
C) is dangerous
D) is helpful
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
B) before beginning the lab
C) next week
D) when someone asks you what to do next
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) not dangerous
B) ok if your work is done
C) is always against the rules
D) permissible
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
B) using a short cut
C) hurrying to get done
D) following directions
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) all of these
B) in the laboratory
C) over a flame
D) that is closed
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) it is securely corked
B) the open end points towards no person
C) the open end is pointed away from yourself
D) the open end is pointed towards yourself
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) ask the custodian
B) make sure your hands are clean
C) make sure your hands are dry
D) wash your hands and do not dry them
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) how to use a fire extinguisher
B) all of these
C) how to properly use a fire blanket
D) where the fire extinguisher is located
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) to add to your style
B) to protect your skin and clothing
C) for someone else to put away
D) only for use when wearing your best clothes
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) clean the laboratory
B) open the doors to let more air in
C) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
D) start removing flammable materials
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) waft gently towards yourself
B) pour it on the table
C) inhale deeply
D) use the fume hood
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) if it looks dirty
B) both before and after you use it
C) after you use it
D) before you use it
  • 30. If you are not sure what to do in laboratory
A) guess
B) sit quietly and do nothing
C) ask your teacher
D) change partners
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
B) safety
C) excellent penmenship
D) getting the correct answer
  • 32. When working in the laboratory you should perform only those activities assigned by your __
  • 33. Carefully follow all __ , both written and oral
  • 34. Wear safety ___ and a lab apron at all times.
  • 35. Avoid apparel that presents safety hazards, such as loose garments and d_______ jewelry.
  • 36. Keep your hair, clothing, and all other f___________ materials away from open flames.
  • 37. Never t_____ any substance unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your teacher.
  • 38. Any activity that involves poisonous vapors must be carried out in a f____ hood
  • 39. Always read and double check the l____ on a reagent bottle before removing anything from it
  • 40. Never r_____ unused material to a reagent bottle.
  • 41. When mixing acid and water, always add the _____ first
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