T2 SCIENCE PROBLEM SOLVING QUIZ MARCH 2025

During a science lab session, Henry is working with various chemicals and glassware. Which of the following is not considered a risk in a science lab?

• Chemicals causing skin irritation.

• Handling glassware.

• Chemicals getting into your hair.

Lara is planning to ride her bike in the park. What is the difference between safety and taking a precaution?

• A precaution is when you are not getting hurt. Safety is something you do to reduce the risk of getting hurt.

• Safety is when you are not getting hurt. A precaution is something you do to reduce the risk of getting hurt.

• A precaution is something you do to increase the risk of getting hurt. Safety is when you are not getting hurt.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• Water boils at 100°C.

• I think the temperature will affect how fast the water boils.

• Water is a liquid at room temperature.

Angela wants to ensure her experiment on plant growth and sunlight is fair. Which factor should she change to test its effect?

• The type of plant used.

• The amount of sunlight each plant receives.

• The amount of water and soil type for each plant.

What is the first step in solving a scientific problem?

• Guessing the answer.

• Conducting an experiment right away.

• Identifying and understanding the problem.