Controlling Different Classes of Fire Practice Exercise 1

Course: Grade 8 Integrated Science - Classes of Fire - Controlling Different Classes of Fire

Quiz Questions (38 questions)

Question 1
List the five main classes of fire and give one example and one control method for each. (5 marks)
Question 2
List the five main classes of fire and give one example and one control method for each. (5 marks)
Question 3
List the five main classes of fire and give one example and one control method for each. (5 marks)
Question 4
List the five main classes of fire and give one example and one control method for each. (5 marks)
Question 5
Explain how to safely respond to a fire caused by leaking gas in a kitchen. (3 marks)
Question 6
Give 3 points on how to safely respond to a fire caused by leaking gas in a kitchen. (3 marks)
Question 7
Give 3 points on how to safely respond to a fire caused by leaking gas in a kitchen. (3 marks)
Question 8
Give 3 points on how to safely respond to a fire caused by leaking gas in a kitchen. (3 marks)
Question 9
What is the best extinguisher to use for a fire involving electrical appliances? Explain why it is suitable. (2 marks)
Question 10
What is the best extinguisher to use for a fire involving electrical appliances? Explain why it is suitable. (2 marks)
Question 11
What is the best extinguisher to use for a fire involving electrical appliances? Explain why it is suitable. (2 marks)
Question 12
What is the best extinguisher to use for a fire involving electrical appliances? Explain why it is suitable. (2 marks)
Question 13
Observe the diagram below showing a burning cooking oil pan in a kitchen. a) Identify the class of fire shown. (1 mark)b) Name one correct way and one wrong way to control this fire. (2 marks)
Question 14
Observe the diagram below showing a burning cooking oil pan in a kitchen. a) Identify the class of fire shown. (1 mark)b) Name one correct way and one wrong way to control this fire. (2 marks)
Question 15
Observe the diagram below showing a burning cooking oil pan in a kitchen. a) Identify the class of fire shown. (1 mark)b) Name one correct way and one wrong way to control this fire. (2 marks)
Question 16
Observe the diagram below showing a burning cooking oil pan in a kitchen. a) Identify the class of fire shown. (1 mark)b) Name one correct way and one wrong way to control this fire. (2 marks)
Question 17
Look at the diagram showing a fire caused by an electrical socket. a) What class of fire is shown in the diagram? (1 mark)b) State one method of safely putting out this fire. (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used on this type of fire? (1 mark)
Question 18
Look at the diagram showing a fire caused by an electrical socket. a) What class of fire is shown in the diagram? (1 mark)b) State one method of safely putting out this fire. (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used on this type of fire? (1 mark)
Question 19
Look at the diagram showing a fire caused by an electrical socket. a) What class of fire is shown in the diagram? (1 mark)b) State one method of safely putting out this fire. (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used on this type of fire? (1 mark)
Question 20
Look at the diagram showing a fire caused by an electrical socket. a) What class of fire is shown in the diagram? (1 mark)b) State one method of safely putting out this fire. (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used on this type of fire? (1 mark)
Question 21
Fires require heat, fuel, and oxygen to burn. Choose any two classes of fire. For each chosen class, name the appropriate extinguisher and explain how it works to extinguish the fire. (2 marks)
Question 22
Fires require heat, fuel, and oxygen to burn. Choose any two classes of fire. For each chosen class, name the appropriate extinguisher and explain how it works to extinguish the fire. (2 marks)
Question 23
Fires require heat, fuel, and oxygen to burn. Choose any two classes of fire. For each chosen class, name the appropriate extinguisher and explain how it works to extinguish the fire. (2 marks)
Question 24
The diagram below shows a blue fire extinguisher labeled “Dry Powder” beside a flammable gas cylinder. a) Identify the class of fire this extinguisher is designed to fight. (1 mark)b) Explain how the dry powder extinguisher works and why it is suitable for this type of fire. (1 mark)c) Give one situation where using this extinguisher would be unsafe. (1 mark)
Question 25
The diagram below shows a red fire extinguisher labeled “Dry Powder” beside a flammable gas cylinder. a) Identify the class of fire this extinguisher is designed to fight. (1 mark)b) Explain how the dry powder extinguisher works and why it is suitable for this type of fire. (1 mark)c) Give one situation where using this extinguisher would be unsafe. (1 mark)
Question 26
The diagram below shows a red fire extinguisher labeled “Dry Powder” beside a flammable gas cylinder. a) Identify the class of fire this extinguisher is designed to fight. (1 mark)b) Explain how the dry powder extinguisher works and why it is suitable for this type of fire. (1 mark)c) Give one situation where using this extinguisher would be unsafe. (1 mark)
Question 27
The diagram below shows a red fire extinguisher labeled “Dry Powder” beside a flammable gas cylinder. a) Identify the class of fire this extinguisher is designed to fight. (1 mark)b) Explain how the dry powder extinguisher works and why it is suitable for this type of fire. (1 mark)c) Give one situation where using this extinguisher would be unsafe. (1 mark)
Question 28
The diagram shows a silver CO₂ extinguisher next to a burning server or electrical device. a) What class of fire is shown? (1 mark)b) Describe how a CO₂ extinguisher works. (1 mark)c) Explain why this extinguisher is preferred over foam or water in this case. (1 mark)
Question 29
The diagram shows a silver CO₂ extinguisher next to a burning server or electrical device. a) What class of fire is shown? (1 mark)b) Describe how a CO₂ extinguisher works. (1 mark)c) Explain why this extinguisher is preferred over foam or water in this case. (1 mark)
Question 30
The diagram shows a silver CO₂ extinguisher next to a burning server or electrical device. a) What class of fire is shown? (1 mark)b) Describe how a CO₂ extinguisher works. (1 mark)c) Explain why this extinguisher is preferred over foam or water in this case. (1 mark)
Question 31
The diagram shows a silver CO₂ extinguisher next to a burning server or electrical device. a) What class of fire is shown? (1 mark)b) Describe how a CO₂ extinguisher works. (1 mark)c) Explain why this extinguisher is preferred over foam or water in this case. (1 mark)
Question 32
You are in a science lab where a fire starts in a cabinet containing chemicals and electrical wires.a) Which classes of fire are likely involved? (1 mark)b) Suggest two extinguishers that could be used and justify your choice. (2 marks)c) Name one extinguisher that must not be used and explain why.  (1 mark)
Question 33
You are in a science lab where a fire starts in a cabinet containing chemicals and electrical wires.a) Which classes of fire are likely involved? (1 mark)b) Suggest two extinguishers that could be used and justify your choice. (2 marks)c) Name one extinguisher that must not be used and explain why.  (1 mark)
Question 34
You are in a science lab where a fire starts in a cabinet containing chemicals and electrical wires.a) Which classes of fire are likely involved? (1 mark)b) Suggest two extinguishers that could be used and justify your choice. (2 marks)c) Name one extinguisher that must not be used and explain why.  (1 mark)
Question 35
List all six classes of fire (A–F) and for each, provide:i) One example of materials involvedii) One extinguisher type usediii) One key reason why that extinguisher is appropriate  (6 marks)
Question 36
List all six classes of fire (A–F) and for each, provide:i) One example of materials involvedii) One extinguisher type usediii) One key reason why that extinguisher is appropriate  (6 marks)
Question 37
List all six classes of fire (A–F) and for each, provide:i) One example of materials involvedii) One extinguisher type usediii) One key reason why that extinguisher is appropriate  (6 marks)
Question 38
List all six classes of fire (A–F) and for each, provide:i) One example of materials involvedii) One extinguisher type usediii) One key reason why that extinguisher is appropriate  (6 marks)

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