Safety and Equipment Quiz

In which situation is it important for safety to keep hands dry?

• while working with fish

• while working with water

• while working with plants

• while working with electricity

Which type of safety equipment should a person always wear to protect their eyes during an investigation?

• apron

• gloves

• lab coat

• safety goggles

A teacher is leading a class in an outdoor investigation. The teacher is carrying the box shown. Which items are in the box?

• binoculars

• calculators

• water bottles

• first-aid supplies

In which of the following situations would wearing safety goggles help to prevent injury during a classroom investigation?

• if you research weather maps on a computer

• if you spill some liquids onto your clothing

• if you accidentally catch your shirt sleeve on fire

• if you accidentally splash some chemicals on your face

Your class is performing an outdoor investigation. Which areas can you go into as part of the investigation?

• You can go anywhere that you see other students.

• You will need to stay on sidewalks during the investigation.

• You must ask your teacher to define the boundaries for your investigation.

• You should only go as far from the school as you need to in order to collect data.

Which action demonstrates safe practices before beginning a classroom laboratory investigation?

• chewing gum during lab

• eating a small snack during lab

• changing into comfortable sandals before lab

• removing jewelry from hands and wrists before lab

Some students are working on a scientific investigation outdoors. Which action demonstrates safe practices?

• wearing shorts and sandals

• taking along some camping gear

• not wearing gloves and not bringing bottled water

• putting on sunscreen and never tasting anything outdoors

Which piece of safety equipment should be part of every outdoor science investigation involving plants?

• a lab apron

• metal tongs

• gloves

• a fire extinguisher

Where is it MOST LIKELY important to be aware of the weather during science activities?

• Inside the classroom

• Outside the classroom

• Both inside and outside the classroom

• Neither inside nor outside the classroom

Which safety step is important both inside and outside the classroom?

• Avoiding contact with chemicals

• Avoiding wild animals and plants

• Keeping work areas and equipment clean

• Being aware of the weather