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Aquatic Science Safety
Contributed by: MatteSwart
  • 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) after the school day is done
B) after class
C) when you have time
D) right away
  • 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) ignored until the end of class
C) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
D) be cleaned immediately
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) hold it with both hands
B) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
C) you should securely tie it back
D) cut it off to chin length
  • 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) tell the teacher now
D) show a doctor after school is out
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) bare feet
B) open-toed shoes
C) sandals
D) closed-toe shoes
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
B) tell the custodian
C) keep using it until the end of class
D) tell your class leader
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
B) sweep it all into the sink
C) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
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 stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
B) spray them with the fire extinguisher
C) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
D) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) skip
B) run
C) hurry
D) walk
  • 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) all of these
C) your attention
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 a strong soap
C) use oil to dilute the acid
D) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
  • 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) the quickest way to to complete the task
B) is helpful
C) is dangerous
D) is annoying
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) when someone asks you what to do next
B) before beginning the lab
C) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
D) next week
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) not dangerous
B) is always against the rules
C) permissible
D) ok if your work is done
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) using a short cut
B) following directions
C) hurrying to get done
D) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) all of these
B) in the laboratory
C) over a flame
D) that is closed
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) the open end points towards no person
B) it is securely corked
C) the open end is pointed away from yourself
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 use a fire extinguisher
C) how to properly use a fire blanket
D) where the fire extinguisher is located
  • 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) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
B) start removing flammable materials
C) open the doors to let more air in
D) clean the laboratory
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) use the fume hood
B) inhale deeply
C) pour it on the table
D) waft gently towards yourself
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) both before and after you use it
B) after you use it
C) before you use it
D) if it looks dirty
  • 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) excellent penmenship
B) safety
C) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
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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