Nonfiction Quiz Bowl #2

1. Nonfiction Quiz Bowl #2 “Laboratory Safety Guidelines” pp. 116-118 HRW LEAP Prep. workbook

2. 1. What is the main purpose of the selection? • A. to teach readers how to use a microscope. • B. to warn readers of the dangers in a lab • C. to inform readers of the importance of lab work. • D. to provide readers with tips on how to pass chemistry class.

3. 1. What is the main purpose of the selection? • A. to teach readers how to use a microscope. • B. to warn readers of the dangers in a lab • C. to inform readers of the importance of lab work. • D. to provide readers with tips on how to pass chemistry class.

4. 2. ** 3. Which statement best supports the opinion that you cannot be too careful when it comes to safety? • A. food, drink, and cosmetics can easily become contaminated with dangerous materials. • B. Eye-cup safety goggles are slightly different than regular safety goggles. • C. Hot plates can be used as a heat source. • D. If a substance gets into your eyes, flush your eyes for at least 15 minutes.

5. 2. ** 3. Which statement best supports the opinion that you cannot be too careful when it comes to safety? • A. food, drink, and cosmetics can easily become contaminated with dangerous materials. • B. Eye-cup safety goggles are slightly different than regular safety goggles. • C. Hot plates can be used as a heat source. • D. If a substance gets into your eyes, flush your eyes for at least 15 minutes.

6. 3. ** 4. Based on the selection, if your wear contact lenses, what type of eye protection should you use? • A. eye-cup safety goggles • B. safety goggles • C. safety glasses • D. nothing

7. 3. ** 4. Based on the selection, if your wear contact lenses, what type of eye protection should you use? • A. eye-cup safety goggles • B. safety goggles • C. safety glasses • D. nothing

8. 4. ** 5. Cords for electrical appliances should not hang over the edge of a table because • A. people might trip over them in passing. • B. the cords might get bent or torn by the table’s edge. • C. they could cause equipment to fall if the cord is pulled. • D. they could cause a power failure if pulled too quickly from the socket.

9. 4. ** 5. Cords for electrical appliances should not hang over the edge of a table because • A. people might trip over them in passing. • B. the cords might get bent or torn by the table’s edge. • C. they could cause equipment to fall if the cord is pulled. • D. they could cause a power failure if pulled too quickly from the socket.

10. 5. **6. Under which heading would you look for information about proper clothes to wear in a lab? • A. Eye safety • B. Safety Equipment • C. Neatness • D. Heat

11. 5. **6. Under which heading would you look for information about proper clothes to wear in a lab? • A. Eye safety • B. Safety Equipment • C. Neatness • D. Heat

12. 6. **7. According to the selection, what do heat, electricity, and neatness have in common?

13. 6. **7. According to the selection, what do heat, electricity, and neatness have in common?

14. 7. ** 8. Why is it logical that scientists who work in labs would care about lab neatness?

15. 7. ** 8. Why is it logical that scientists who work in labs would care about lab neatness?