Quiz 1 grade 5

An example of a conductor is :

• a glass paperweight
• a plastic cap
• a metal screw
• a wooden handle

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NGSS.HS-PS3-5

An example of an insulator is:

• iron
• silver
• copper wire
• rubber

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NGSS.HS-PS2-6

All wires used in electric circuits should be covered with:

• a colored material.
• a conducting material.
• an insulating material.
• none of these.

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not
• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.
• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not
• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

What part of a circuit is this object?

• power source

• holder

• pathway

• switch

Why are humans conductors?

• Humans are made of mostly water.
• Humans have a ton of metal in their bodies.
• Humans conduct the railroad.
• Humans are great at the electric slide.

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

____________ allows electricity to flow.

• A conductor
• An insulator
• A magnet

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

The plastic around the wire is

• conductor
• insulator
• decoration

____________ stops the flow of electricity.

• A conductor

• An insulator

• A magnet