Revision - Understanding Laboratory and Earth Sciences

Which piece of laboratory equipment is used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Test tube

• Bunsen burner

What is the primary use of a Bunsen burner in the laboratory?

• To measure temperature

• To heat substances

• To mix chemicals

• To measure mass

Which of the following is a safety risk in the laboratory?

• Wearing safety goggles

• Eating or drinking

• Using a fume hood

• Wearing a lab coat

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The rotation of the Moon

• The orbit of the Moon around Earth

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth

• When the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Petroleum

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

What is the main purpose of a test tube in a laboratory?

• To measure mass

• To hold small amounts of substances

• To heat large volumes of liquid

• To measure temperature

Which laboratory equipment is used to measure mass?

• Thermometer

• Balance

• Pipette

• Stopwatch