Science Written Exam Questions &
Answers.
It is important to wear proper protective equipment in lab even when not actively performing
experiments because accidents can affect any researcher, even one not working on an experiment.
T/F - CORRECT ANSWER T
Many types of scientific equipment are used to perform different functions in the science lab. Which of
the following combinations of equipment would be needed to bring one liter of water to 85°C?
a.
graduated cylinder, balance, beaker and hot plate
b.
graduated cylinder, beaker, thermometer and hot plate
c.
test tube, thermometer, and Bunsen burner
d.
test tube, electronic balance and hot plate - CORRECT ANSWER B
Various pieces of safety equipment are used in the lab to provide protection against injury. Which of the
following pieces of lab safety equipment is least likely to be used if proper eye goggles are being worn?
a.
first aid kit
b.
safety shower
c.
eye wash station
d.
, fire extinguisher - CORRECT ANSWER C
The greatest difference in magnifying power is between _______.
a.
dissecting microscopes and compound light microscopes
b.
transmission electron microscopes and dissecting microscopes
c.
scanning electron microscopes and transmission electron microscopes
d.
compound light microscopes and scanning electron microscopes - CORRECT ANSWER B
Thinking and questioning is the start of the scientific inquiry process.
T/F - CORRECT ANSWER T
Scientists who possess this attitude are eager to find answers to different questions they have about the
natural world. - CORRECT ANSWER Curiosity
Which of the following attitudes is NOT important in science?
a.
curiosity
c.
creativity
b.
having a closed mind
d.
skepticism - CORRECT ANSWER B
Answers.
It is important to wear proper protective equipment in lab even when not actively performing
experiments because accidents can affect any researcher, even one not working on an experiment.
T/F - CORRECT ANSWER T
Many types of scientific equipment are used to perform different functions in the science lab. Which of
the following combinations of equipment would be needed to bring one liter of water to 85°C?
a.
graduated cylinder, balance, beaker and hot plate
b.
graduated cylinder, beaker, thermometer and hot plate
c.
test tube, thermometer, and Bunsen burner
d.
test tube, electronic balance and hot plate - CORRECT ANSWER B
Various pieces of safety equipment are used in the lab to provide protection against injury. Which of the
following pieces of lab safety equipment is least likely to be used if proper eye goggles are being worn?
a.
first aid kit
b.
safety shower
c.
eye wash station
d.
, fire extinguisher - CORRECT ANSWER C
The greatest difference in magnifying power is between _______.
a.
dissecting microscopes and compound light microscopes
b.
transmission electron microscopes and dissecting microscopes
c.
scanning electron microscopes and transmission electron microscopes
d.
compound light microscopes and scanning electron microscopes - CORRECT ANSWER B
Thinking and questioning is the start of the scientific inquiry process.
T/F - CORRECT ANSWER T
Scientists who possess this attitude are eager to find answers to different questions they have about the
natural world. - CORRECT ANSWER Curiosity
Which of the following attitudes is NOT important in science?
a.
curiosity
c.
creativity
b.
having a closed mind
d.
skepticism - CORRECT ANSWER B
