Electricity Quiz

The flow of electricity in a circuit-

• current
• flow
• circuit

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

____________ allows electricity to flow.

• A conductor
• An insulator
• A magnet

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____________ stops the flow of electricity.

• A conductor
• An insulator
• A magnet

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If the lights are off, the circuit is

• closed
• open

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Two types of circuits are

• parallel and magnetic
• electromagnetic and series
• series and parallel

An example of a parallel circuit is

• the wiring in a house
• a flashlight
• a single circular path

The red and black plastic wire coverings are excellent ______. 

• Conductors
• Insulators
• Currents
• Magnets

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following does not conduct electricity?

• gloves
• penny
• paper clip
• key

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What does the switch do in a circuit?

• It supplies the power.
• It carries electricity.
• It opens and closes the circuit.
• It is an insulator.

What is a benefit of using a parallel circuit?  

• It gets confusing.
• There are no problems.
• If one light goes out, it does not affect the others. 
• If one light goes out, they all go out.