Topic 4

What is the purpose of using a fume hood when working with hazardous reagents or solutions?

• To provide a controlled temperature environment

• To enhance the visibility of the experiment

• To minimize exposure to fumes and harmful chemicals

• To accelerate chemical reactions

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the purpose of using a magnetic stirrer during solution preparation?

• To heat the solution

• To measure the volume of the solution

• To mix the solution thoroughly

• To measure the mass of the solution

What is the process of maintaining a controlled environment for raising and studying animals or plants outside their natural habitat?

• Conservation

• Domestication

• Captivity

• Captive breeding

What is the term for the process of raising insects or other arthropods, often for research or pest control purposes?

• Beekeeping

• Apiculture

• Entomophagy

• Entomoculture

Which of the following is NOT a common component of a botanical garden?

• Thematic gardens

• Water slides

• Conservatories

• Educational facilities

What role do horticulturists play in a botanical garden?

• Managing the budget

• Conducting scientific research

• Caring for and maintaining the plant collections

• Leading educational programs

Which of the following is essential for maintaining good water quality in an aquarium?

• Regularly feeding the fish

• Frequent water changes

• Adding colorful gravel

• Keeping the aquarium in direct sunlight

What do aquarium enthusiasts often use to add aesthetic appeal to their tanks and provide hiding spots for fish?

• Plastic bags

• Decorative rocks and driftwood

• Old newspapers

• Bottles of soda

What should you do if you notice mold or fungus growing in your terrarium?

• Celebrate, as it's a sign of a thriving ecosystem

• Remove the affected plants and replace the soil

• Decrease the humidity inside the terrarium

• Stop watering the terrarium completely

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the purpose of a layer of activated charcoal in a terrarium?

• To provide nutrients to the plants

• To improve drainage

• To filter the air inside the terrarium

• It has no specific purpose