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