Skills of a Scientist/Safety Quiz

All of the following are skills scientists use to answer scientific questions EXCEPT:

• Forming Hypotheses

• Planning

• Observing and measuring

• Copying

What skill does a scientist need to use to know whether a dog is male or female?

• Forming hypothesis

• Planning

• Observing

• Recording data

Jim plants crops on two similar plots of land, A and B. He provides shade on Plot A but not on Plot B. Jim believes that the plants on Plot A will grow much faster than those on Plot B. Jim’s belief is called...

• a variable

• a hypothesis

• an expectation

• an observation

Horseplay or fooling around in the laboratory...

• is acceptable behavior

• can lead to injury

• will earn you good grades

• is to be practiced alone

This instrument is used in the science laboratory. What is the name given to this instrument?

• Test tube

• Bunsen burner

• Measuring cylinder

• Spring Balance

This is an instrument used in the science laboratory. What is it used to measure?

• Mass

• Volume

• Length

• Temperature

The series of steps designed to help scientists solve problems and answer questions is called the:

• scientific method

• observation

• experiment

• hypothesis

The skull and crossbones shown below is a warning sign used in the science laboratory. What information does this sign indicate?

• the chemicals are generally dangerous

• the materials are flammable

• the materials are toxic or poisonous

• the materials are not good to eat and drink

All of the following should NOT be done in the laboratory EXCEPT:

• Wash your hands after experiments

• Eat or drink in the laboratory

• Touch any chemicals

• Run in the laboratory

All of the following should always be done in the laboratory EXCEPT:

• Follow the instructions given

• Leave experiments unattended

• Wear eye protection whenever necessary

• Tie up long hair