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Environmental Science Safety
Contributed by: MatteSwart
  • 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) when you have time
B) after class
C) right away
D) after the school day is done
  • 3. Spills on the floor can cause people to slip or bump into each other. Spills should
A) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
B) be cleaned immediately
C) ignored until the end of class
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) 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) tell the teacher now
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) bare feet
B) sandals
C) closed-toe shoes
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) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
C) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
D) sweep it all into the sink
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) lab materials and personal items
B) lab materials only
C) teachers
D) students
  • 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 stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
B) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
C) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
D) spray them with the fire extinguisher
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) walk
B) hurry
C) skip
D) run
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) seniors only
B) freshman only
C) all students
D) the teacher
  • 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) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
B) held in your hand
C) put into your mouth
D) taken out of the cabinet at any time
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use oil to dilute the acid
B) use a strong soap
C) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
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) in order to read fine print
C) when you are instructed to do so.
D) to avoid myopia
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is annoying
B) is dangerous
C) is helpful
D) the quickest way to to complete the task
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
B) next week
C) before beginning the lab
D) when someone asks you what to do next
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) is always against the rules
B) ok if your work is done
C) not dangerous
D) permissible
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) using a short cut
B) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
C) following directions
D) hurrying to get done
  • 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 towards yourself
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) wash your hands and do not dry them
B) make sure your hands are clean
C) ask the custodian
D) make sure your hands are dry
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) where the fire extinguisher is located
B) how to use a fire extinguisher
C) how to properly use a fire blanket
D) all of these
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) for someone else to put away
B) to add to your style
C) only for use when wearing your best clothes
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) clean the laboratory
C) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
D) open the doors to let more air in
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) pour it on the table
B) waft gently towards yourself
C) use the fume hood
D) inhale deeply
  • 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) guess
B) change partners
C) sit quietly and do nothing
D) ask your teacher
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) excellent penmenship
B) getting the correct answer
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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