Virtual Biology Camp Quiz

Why is it important to avoid wearing open-toed shoes in the lab?

• To prevent slipping on wet floors

• To avoid chemical spills on feet

• To keep the lab clean

• To maintain a professional appearance

What should you do if a chemical splashes into your eye?

• Cover your eyes with your hands

• Wipe it with a cloth

• Blink rapidly

• Flush your eyes at the eyewash station

What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire safety?

• Push, Alert, Squeeze, Stop

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Aim, Stop, Sweep

• Pull, Alert, Squeeze, Sweep

What is the purpose of a fire blanket?

• To clean lab equipment

• To extinguish fires on people

• To keep warm in the lab

• To cover chemical spills

Why is it important to be familiar with MSDS sheets?

• They list the prices of chemicals

• They describe the history of the chemicals

• They offer safety information for handling chemicals

• They provide recipes for chemical mixtures

What is the correct procedure for diluting acid?

• Mix acid and water simultaneously

• Add acid to water

• Add water to acid

• Heat the acid before adding water

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

• Cover it with paper towels

• Ignore it and continue working

• Notify the teacher immediately

• Clean it up yourself

What should you do before disposing of lab waste?

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Ask the teacher for proper disposal instructions

• Flush it down the sink

• Leave it on the lab table

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Conducting experiments

• Analyzing data

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Selecting a topic based on observations

Why is it important to test a hypothesis multiple times?

• To make the experiment more interesting

• To ensure the hypothesis is correct without reasonable doubt

• To impress the teacher

• To use up all the materials