Environmental Science Safety
  • 1. If you are working all day on a boat in the ocean,
A) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
B) you will not need to drink water, because there is water all around you.
C) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
D) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) after the school day is done
B) right away
C) when you have time
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) you should securely tie it back
B) cut it off to chin length
C) hold it with both hands
D) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) tell the teacher now
B) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
C) show a doctor after school is out
D) report it to the nurse after class
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) sandals
B) bare feet
C) open-toed shoes
D) closed-toe shoes
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) tell your class leader
B) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
C) tell the custodian
D) keep using it until the end of class
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
B) sweep it all into the sink
C) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
D) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) lab materials and personal items
B) students
C) lab materials only
D) teachers
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) the fire blanket
B) a fire extinguisher
C) water from the sink
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) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
C) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
D) spray them with the fire extinguisher
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) run
B) skip
C) walk
D) hurry
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) freshman only
B) the teacher
C) seniors only
D) all students
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) all of these
B) your attention
C) effort
D) interest
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) put into your mouth
B) taken out of the cabinet at any time
C) held in your hand
D) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
B) use oil to dilute the acid
C) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
D) use a strong soap
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) to avoid myopia
B) when you are instructed to do so.
C) in order to read fine print
D) for style, in a head-band position
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is dangerous
B) is helpful
C) is annoying
D) the quickest way to to complete the task
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) next week
B) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
C) before beginning the lab
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) following directions
C) using a short cut
D) hurrying to get done
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) over a flame
B) that is closed
C) all of these
D) in the laboratory
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) the open end is pointed towards yourself
B) the open end is pointed away from yourself
C) the open end points towards no person
D) it is securely corked
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) ask the custodian
B) wash your hands and do not dry them
C) make sure your hands are clean
D) make sure your hands are dry
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) how to properly use a fire blanket
B) all of these
C) how to use a fire extinguisher
D) where the fire extinguisher is located
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) only for use when wearing your best clothes
B) to add to your style
C) to protect your skin and clothing
D) for someone else to put away
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) open the doors to let more air in
B) start removing flammable materials
C) clean the laboratory
D) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) waft gently towards yourself
B) pour it on the table
C) use the fume hood
D) inhale deeply
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) after you use it
B) before you use it
C) both before and after you use it
D) if it looks dirty
  • 30. If you are not sure what to do in laboratory
A) ask your teacher
B) change partners
C) sit quietly and do nothing
D) guess
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) safety
B) excellent penmenship
C) getting the correct answer
D) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
  • 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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