Environmental 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) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
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) right away
B) after the school day is done
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) ignored until the end of class
C) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
D) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
  • 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) hold it with both hands
D) you should securely tie it back
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
B) report it to the nurse after class
C) show a doctor after school is out
D) tell the teacher now
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) sandals
B) closed-toe shoes
C) open-toed shoes
D) bare feet
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) tell your class leader
B) keep using it until the end of class
C) tell the custodian
D) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
  • 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) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
C) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
D) sweep it all into the sink
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) students
B) lab materials only
C) teachers
D) lab materials and personal items
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) water from the sink
B) your coat
C) a fire extinguisher
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) hurry
B) run
C) walk
D) skip
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) seniors only
B) all students
C) the teacher
D) freshman only
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) effort
B) interest
C) your attention
D) all of these
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) held in your hand
B) taken out of the cabinet at any time
C) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
D) put into your mouth
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use a strong soap
B) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
C) use oil to dilute the acid
D) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) for style, in a head-band position
B) to avoid myopia
C) when you are instructed to do so.
D) in order to read fine print
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is helpful
B) is annoying
C) the quickest way to to complete the task
D) is dangerous
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) next week
B) before beginning the lab
C) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
D) when someone asks you what to do next
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) not dangerous
B) is always against the rules
C) ok if your work is done
D) permissible
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
B) using a short cut
C) following directions
D) hurrying to get done
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) that is closed
B) all of these
C) in the laboratory
D) over a flame
  • 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) wash your hands and do not dry them
B) make sure your hands are clean
C) make sure your hands are dry
D) ask the custodian
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) all of these
B) how to properly use a fire blanket
C) where the fire extinguisher is located
D) how to use a fire extinguisher
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) only for use when wearing your best clothes
B) for someone else to put away
C) to protect your skin and clothing
D) to add to your style
  • 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) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
D) clean the laboratory
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) inhale deeply
B) use the fume hood
C) waft gently towards yourself
D) pour it on the table
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) after you use it
B) if it looks dirty
C) before 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) ask your teacher
C) guess
D) change partners
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) getting the correct answer
B) excellent penmenship
C) safety
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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