WorksheetsExploring Science and Safety Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following best describes what scientists do when they carry out a scientific enquiry?
They guess the answers without testing.
They ask questions and investigate to find answers.
They only read books.
They copy each other’s work.
If you wanted to find out how different amounts of water affect how fast a plant grows, which of these would be the most scientific way to start?
Ask, “How does water affect plant growth?”
Decide which plant is the prettiest.
Guess which plant will grow fastest.
Choose your favorite plant.
Imagine you are about to do an experiment with colored liquids. Which of these actions would help keep you safe?
Wearing a lab coat to protect your clothes and skin.
Wearing sandals.
Not wearing any protective gear.
Bringing food into the lab.
During a science experiment, your friend starts eating a snack at the lab table. What is the best thing to do?
Join your friend and eat too.
Remind your friend that eating in the lab is unsafe.
Ignore it and continue your work.
Ask the teacher for more snacks.
You are mixing two chemicals and some splashes near your eyes. Which safety equipment would have helped protect you?
Safety goggles
A sun hat
Gloves only
Ear plugs
A group of students is running around in the science lab. What could happen if this rule is not followed?
They might finish their work faster.
They could spill chemicals and cause accidents.
They will have more fun.
They will learn more.
You are asked to show what a plant cell looks like. Which of these would be a 2D model?
Drawing a diagram of the cell on paper
Making a clay model of the cell
Building a cell out of blocks
Growing a real plant
If you want to show all the parts of a volcano and be able to touch them, which type of model would you use?
A 3D model made from clay or cardboard
A drawing on a piece of paper
A written description
A photograph
Which of these is NOT considered a state of matter?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Sound
A student says, “The particles in this material are packed very closely together and hardly move.” Which state of matter is the student describing?
Gas
Solid
Liquid
Plasma
If you pour water into a glass, the water takes the shape of the glass but keeps the same amount. What does this tell you about the particles in a liquid?
They are tightly packed and do not move.
They are not as tightly packed as in a solid and can move past each other.
They are far apart and move freely.
They are stuck in one place.
When you open a bottle of perfume, the smell spreads quickly around the room. What does this tell you about the particles in a gas?
They are tightly packed together.
They are free and far apart, moving in all directions.
They are stuck in one place.
They are arranged in rows.
You mix sand and salt together in a bowl. What type of substance have you made?
A pure substance
A mixture
A solution
A compound
If you have a mixture of iron filings and sand, which method would best help you separate them?
Using a magnet to attract the iron filings
Adding water and stirring
Heating the mixture
Freezing the mixture
You have a bowl of beans and small stones. Which method would be most effective for separating them?
Handpicking the stones out
Melting the mixture
Dissolving the mixture in water
Burning the mixture
A chef wants to separate flour from small pebbles. Which tool should they use?
A sieve
A magnet
A spoon
A thermometer
Which of these would be considered a physical model in science class?
A clay volcano you can touch and see from all sides
A written story about volcanoes
A photograph of a volcano
A song about volcanoes
Why is it risky to bring your lunch into the science lab?
You might get hungry during experiments.
Chemicals could accidentally get into your food or drink.
The lab is too noisy for eating.
There are not enough tables.
If you accidentally spill a chemical during an experiment, what should you do first?
Ignore it and keep working.
Tell your teacher and follow safety instructions to clean it up.
Wipe it up with your sleeve.
Leave the room quickly.
Which of the following is NOT a method for separating mixtures mentioned in your science lesson?
Using a sieve
Using magnetism
Handpicking
Boiling the mixture
