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Environmental Science Safety
Contributed by: MatteSwart
  • 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 should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
C) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
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) after the school day is done
B) after class
C) right away
D) when you have time
  • 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) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
C) be cleaned immediately
D) ignored until the end of class
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) cut it off to chin length
B) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
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) 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) closed-toe shoes
C) bare feet
D) open-toed shoes
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) tell the custodian
B) keep using it until the end of class
C) tell your class leader
D) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
B) sweep it all into the sink
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) teachers
C) lab materials only
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) the fire blanket
C) your coat
D) a fire extinguisher
  • 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) run
B) hurry
C) walk
D) skip
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) freshman only
B) all students
C) seniors only
D) the teacher
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) interest
B) your attention
C) effort
D) all of these
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) put into your mouth
B) held in your hand
C) taken out of the cabinet at any time
D) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use oil to dilute the acid
B) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
C) use a strong soap
D) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) when you are instructed to do so.
B) for style, in a head-band position
C) to avoid myopia
D) in order to read fine print
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is helpful
B) the quickest way to to complete the task
C) is dangerous
D) is annoying
  • 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) ok if your work is done
B) not dangerous
C) permissible
D) is always against the rules
  • 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) that is closed
B) all of these
C) over a flame
D) in the laboratory
  • 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) ask the custodian
B) make sure your hands are dry
C) wash your hands and do not dry them
D) make sure your hands are clean
  • 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) only for use when wearing your best clothes
B) for someone else to put away
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) start removing flammable materials
B) open the doors to let more air in
C) clean the laboratory
D) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) inhale deeply
B) waft gently towards yourself
C) pour it on the table
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) change partners
B) sit quietly and do nothing
C) ask your teacher
D) guess
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
B) getting the correct answer
C) excellent penmenship
D) safety
  • 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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