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Lab Safety & Variables Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before starting an investigation or lab procedure, you should

a)

try an experiment on your own

b)

open all containers and packages

c)

read all directions and make sure you understand them

d)

handle all the equipment to become familiar with it

2.

When pouring liquids between containers, you should hold the containers over

a)

the floor or a waste basket

b)

a fire blanket or oven mitt

c)

an eyewash station or a water fountain

d)

a sink or your work area

3.

If you get hurt or injured in any way, you should

a)

tell your teacher immediately

b)

find bandages or a first aid kit

c)

go to the principal's office

d)

get help after you finish the lab

4.

If your glassware is chipped or broken, you should

a)

use it for only solid materials

b)

give it to your teacher

c)

put it back in the materials area

d)

increase the damage so that it is obvious

5.

If you have unused liquids after finishing your procedure, you should

a)

mix them together in a bucket

b)

put them back into their original containers

c)

put them away where your teacher tells you to put them

6.

If electrical equipment has a cord or plug that appears damaged, you should

a)

unplug the equipment by pulling on the cord

b)

let the cord hang over the side of a counter or table

c)

tell your teacher about the problem immediately

d)

wrap tape around the cord to repair it

7.

If you need to determine the odor of a chemical or a solution, you should

a)

use your hand to bring fumes from the container to your nose

b)

bring the container under your nose and inhale deeply

c)

tell your teacher immediatly

8.

When working with materials that might fly into the air and get into your eyes or someone else's eyes, you should wear

a)

goggles

b)

an apron

c)

gloves

d)

a hat

9.

Before doing experiments involving a heat source, you should know the location of the

a)

door

b)

windows

c)

fire extinguisher

d)

overhead lights

10.

When working with a flame or heat source, you should

a)

tie back long hair that hangs in front of your eyes

b)

heat substances or objects inside a closed container

c)

touch an object with your bare hand and see how hot it is

d)

throw hot objects into the trash when you are done with them

11.

As you cut with a knife or other sharp instrument, you should move the instrument

a)

towards you

b)

away from you

c)

vertically (up and down)

12.

Goofing around in the lab is acceptable

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When heating a test tube, it is important to point the test tube

a)

towards your partner

b)

towards yourself

c)

away from you and others

d)

downward

14.

When working with an open flame, you should not reach over it or

a)

keep it near flammable liquids

b)

leave it unattended

15.

David wears glasses. What does David need to do before a lab with fire and chemicals?

a)

clean his eyeglasses

b)

nothing, the eyeglasses offer enough protection

c)

wear safety goggles over the glasses

d)

wear safety goggles in his hair

16.

How should long hair be worn in the lab?

a)

curly and down

b)

tucked under a lab coat

c)

tied back with a rubber band

d)

hidden with a hat

17.

Safety goggles should be worn when working with what?

a)

fire and chemicals

b)

glassware

18.

What type of shoes should you wear in a lab?

a)

flip flops

b)

purple pumps

c)

closed toed shoes

d)

none, go barefoot

19.

If you do not understand a step in the lab procedure, what should you do?

a)

walk across the room and ask another lab group

b)

try different methods until you get it right

c)

ask the teacher

20.

Paula was not careful and knocked over a beaker. She notices a small chip in the glass. What should Paula do?

a)

Ignore the situation. A small chip will not hurt anybody.

b)

Finish what she was working on and then tell the teacher.

c)

Inform the teacher immediately.

21.

What is mass?

a)

how much matter "stuff" is inside an object

b)

the pull of gravity

c)

length, width, heighth

d)

an estimation

22.

Which quantity is measured using this tool?

a)

weight

b)

mass

c)

volume

d)

length

23.

What is this tool used for?

a)

to find the temperature of a substance

b)

used to stir liquids

c)

used to find the mass

d)

used to add drops of liquid

24.
What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?
a)
1.5 mL 
b)
15 mL 
c)
1.05 mL 
d)
.15 mL
25.
a)
globe
b)
compass
c)
telescope
d)
topographic map
26.
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
tuning fork
c)
magnifying glass
d)
flashlight
27.
a)
topographic map
b)
globe
c)
compass
d)
streak plate
28.
a)
lightbulb
b)
metric ruler 
c)
magnet
d)
balance
29.
a)
magnifying glass
b)
compass
c)
mirror
d)
tuning fork
30.
a)
beaker
b)
telescope
c)
microscope
d)
spring scale
31.
a)
gradated Cylinder
b)
compass
c)
metric Ruler
d)
globe
32.
a)
safety goggles
b)
microscope
c)
hand lens
d)
metric measuring tape
33.
a)
globe
b)
topographic map
c)
metric measuring tape
d)
light bulb
34.
a)
microscope
b)
spring scale
c)
telescope
d)
balance
35.

The density of an object is used to determine if an object will float or sink?

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The density of an object can be determined by....

a)

dividing the mass by it's volume (D=m/v)

b)

dividing the volume by it's mass (D=v/m)

c)

multiplying the volume by it's mass (D=V x m)

d)

multiplying the mass by it's volume (D=m x V)

37.

An electronic device for solving mathematics problems.

a)

microscope

b)

meter stick

c)

calculator

d)

hand lens

38.

A lab tool used to heat substances.

a)

Metric Ruler

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Hot Plate

d)

Thermometer

39.

What safety equipment should you wear to protect your clothes?

a)

goggles

b)

gloves

c)

apron

40.

When should I wash my hands?

a)

After reading the instructions

b)

After turning on a burner

c)

After high fiving my friends

d)

After I finish a lab

41.

What is this tool?

a)

florence flask

b)

erlenmeyer flask

c)

microscope slide

d)

cover slip

42.

Name the tool.

a)

bunsen burner

b)

test tube holder

c)

battery

d)

test tube rack

43.

This tool is a gas burner that produces a flame.

a)

bunsen burner

b)

cover slip

c)

erlenmeyer flask

d)

hand lens

44.

Name this tool.

a)

florence flask

b)

erlenmeyer flask

c)

beaker

d)

graduated cylinder

45.

This tool is a cell that furnishes an electric current.

a)

medicine dropper/pipette

b)

cover slip

c)

test tube

d)

battery

46.

This tool magnifies objects that CANNOT be seen with your eyes.

a)

hand lens/magnifying glass

b)

tweezers/forceps

c)

microscope

d)

funnel

47.

This tool measures length.

a)

beaker

b)

balance

c)

graduated cylinder

d)

ruler

48.

This tool is used to pour liquids and solids into a container without spilling.

a)

funnel

b)

beaker

c)

test tube

d)

thermometer

49.

Name this tool.

a)

tweezers/forceps

b)

medicine dropper/pipette

c)

microscope

d)

cover slip

50.

This is a glass container used to perform experiments.

a)

balance

b)

beaker

c)

thermometer

d)

test tube

51.

This tool holds only one test tube.

a)

test tube holder

b)

test tube rack

c)

florence flask

d)

funnel

52.

This tool is used to pick up small objects.

a)

thermometer

b)

safety googles

c)

bunsen burner

d)

tweezers/forceps

53.

This tool measures mass.

a)

balance

b)

microscope

c)

florence flask

d)

battery

54.

Name this tool.

a)

beaker

b)

florence flask

c)

erlenmeyer flask

d)

graduated cylinder

55.

This tool measures and pours (the tall one).

a)

beaker

b)

florence flask

c)

erlenmeyer flask

d)

graduated cylinder

56.

This tool protects your eyes.

a)

hand lens

b)

safety goggles

c)

ruler

d)

funnel

57.

Name this tool.

a)

cover slip

b)

test tube

c)

hand lens/magnifying glass

d)

thermometer

58.

Name this tool.

a)

beaker

b)

erlenmeyer flask

c)

florence flask

d)

graduated cylinder

59.

This tool is used to cover the specimen on the microscope slide.

a)

tweezers/forceps

b)

cover slip

c)

test tube rack

d)

medicine dropper/pipette

60.

This tool measures temperature.

a)

test tube rack

b)

beaker

c)

thermometer

d)

battery

61.

What is the variable that scientists manipulate and test?

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

constant

d)

control group

62.

Gavan throws a ball at the wall with a speed of 50 mph and it bounces back at him at 40 mph. He decides to throw the ball with a speed of 25 mph and it returns at 20 mph.


What is a possible claim he can make?

a)

The wall is moving very fast.

b)

His arm gets sore after throwing twice.

c)

The higher the speed of the ball the slower it bounces back.

d)

The higher the speed of the ball the faster it bounces back.

63.

Research Question: Does the type of gasoline in a car affect its top speed?


Identify the dependent variable.

a)

Type of gasoline

b)

Type of car

c)

Top Speed

d)

Amount of gasoline

64.

Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?


Which of these would be the control group?

a)

beef scented

b)

type of dog

c)

original scented

d)

amount of food eaten

65.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid.


Group A: water.

Group B: apple juice.

Group C: milk.


Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music.


Identify the independent variable.

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

66.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid.


Group A: water

Group B: apple juice

Group C: milk.


Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music.


What would be in the control group?

a)

Group A

b)

The Plant in soil

c)

The Plant given sunlight

d)

The Plant that listens to music

67.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music.


In this investigation, what are the constants?

a)

water, apple juice, milk

b)

plant height

c)

soil, sunlight, music

d)

water, apple juice, milk, soil, sunlight, music

68.

Joseph claims he is a better driver than Justin. Justin challenges him to a street race down IL-78. To fairly determine who the better driver is we should have _____.

a)

Joseph drive a tractor and Justin drive a Ferrari.

b)

Both vehicles filled with the same type of fuel.

c)

Joseph drive in reverse while Justin drives forward.

d)

All statements would make a fair race.

69.

Sponge Bob wants to see if a muscle building lotion will help Patrick bulk up. He decides to rub Patrick with the special lotion for 2 weeks and have him complete a workout plan. Another starfish completes the same workout plan but uses regular lotion. After 2 weeks, Sponge Bob measures their muscles to see if the secret ingredient worked. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Type of lotion

b)

Muscle Growth

c)

Second Starfish

d)

2 week time period

70.

How many independent variables should be tested in a controlled experiment?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

as many as possible

71.

An experiment should have at least ______ good trials.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

72.

What is the dependent variable being measured?

a)

The students

b)

The study time

c)

The grade on the quiz

73.

Cami estimates that she can run a mile in 9 minutes. She finishes the mile race in 8 minutes flat. What was her percent error?

a)

17.0 %

b)

12.5 %

c)

11.1 %

d)

1.0 %

e)

None of the Above

74.

Which evidence suggests that more studying does NOT increase a student's grade?

a)

Carlos scored higher than Bob

b)

Pat scored higher than Marisa

c)

Florence scored higher than Kim

d)

Lori scored higher than Wendy

75.

Sponge Bob notices that his pals Gary and Pauly are suffering from slimotosis that causes a horrible odor. His friend Patrick tells him that drinking Dr. Kelp will cure the smell. Sponge Bob experiments by giving Dr. Kelp to Gary but he gives Pauly colored water to drink.


What is the independent variable being tested?

a)

Dr. Kelp beverage

b)

Slimotosis

c)

The Horrible Odor

d)

Gary

76.

Sponge Bob notices that his pals Gary and Pauly are suffering from slimotosis that causes a horrible odor. His friend Patrick tells him that drinking Dr. Kelp will cure the smell. Sponge Bob experiments by giving Dr. Kelp to Gary but he gives Pauly colored water to drink.


Is there a placebo in this experiment?

a)

Yes, Dr. Kelp beverage

b)

Yes, the horrible odor

c)

Yes, the colored water

d)

No placebo is used.

77.

Sponge Bob wants to see if a muscle building lotion will help Patrick bulk up. He decides to rub Patrick with the special lotion for 2 weeks and have him complete a workout plan. Another starfish completes the same workout plan but uses regular lotion. After 2 weeks, Sponge Bob measures their muscles to see if the secret ingredient worked.


What is held constant in this experiment?

a)

Type of lotion

b)

Muscle Growth

c)

2 week time period

78.

What is another name for the dependent variable?

a)

the response variable

b)

the placebo variable

c)

the constant variable

d)

the control variable

79.

A "constant" in an experiment is __________.

a)

always the same

b)

always changing

c)

another name for a control

d)

another name for a placebo

80.

What is the purpose of a control group?

a)

To be used as a comparison to the experimental group

b)

To help determine if the independent variable did have an effect

c)

To act with a placebo to see if a psychological effect occurs

d)

All of the Above