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 will not need to drink water, because there is water all around you.
D) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
  • 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) ignored until the end of class
B) be cleaned immediately
C) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
D) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
  • 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) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
B) show a doctor after school is out
C) report it to the nurse after class
D) tell the teacher now
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) closed-toe shoes
B) bare feet
C) sandals
D) open-toed shoes
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) keep using it until the end of class
B) tell your class leader
C) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
D) tell the custodian
  • 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) sweep it all into the sink
D) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) students
B) lab materials and personal items
C) teachers
D) lab materials only
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) water from the sink
B) the fire blanket
C) a fire extinguisher
D) your coat
  • 11. To extinguish fire in a person's hair or clothing, use
A) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
B) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
C) spray them with the fire extinguisher
D) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) run
B) skip
C) hurry
D) walk
  • 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) interest
B) effort
C) all of these
D) your attention
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) held in your hand
B) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
C) put into your mouth
D) taken out of the cabinet at any time
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
B) use a strong soap
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) in order to read fine print
B) when you are instructed to do so.
C) for style, in a head-band position
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) next week
B) when someone asks you what to do next
C) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
D) before beginning the lab
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) permissible
B) ok if your work is done
C) is always against the rules
D) not dangerous
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) hurrying to get done
B) using a short cut
C) following directions
D) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) in the laboratory
B) over a flame
C) that is closed
D) all of these
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) the open end is pointed towards yourself
B) it is securely corked
C) the open end points towards no person
D) the open end is pointed away from yourself
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) make sure your hands are clean
B) make sure your hands are dry
C) wash your hands and do not dry them
D) ask the custodian
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) how to use a fire extinguisher
B) how to properly use a fire blanket
C) where the fire extinguisher is located
D) all of these
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) for someone else to put away
B) to protect your skin and clothing
C) to add to your style
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) start removing flammable materials
C) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
D) open the doors to let more air in
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) inhale deeply
B) pour it on the table
C) use the fume hood
D) waft gently towards yourself
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) both before and after you use it
B) before you use it
C) if it looks dirty
D) after you use it
  • 30. If you are not sure what to do in laboratory
A) ask your teacher
B) guess
C) change partners
D) sit quietly and do nothing
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
B) excellent penmenship
C) safety
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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