Grade 5 Electricity Quiz

What is a conductor?

• A person who directs an orchestra

• A type of insulator for electrical current

• A material or device that allows the flow of electrical current

• A type of train ticket

Give an example of a good conductor of electricity.

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

• Copper

What is an insulator?

• A material or device that does not easily allow the flow of electricity or heat.

• A device that regulates the flow of electricity or heat

• A material that easily allows the flow of electricity or heat

• A type of conductor that enhances the flow of electricity or heat

Name a material that is a good insulator of electricity.

• Rubber

• Water

• Metal

• Wood

Why is it important to be safe around electricity?

• To make the electricity bill cheaper

• To impress friends with dangerous stunts

• To prevent electrical shocks, fires, and other accidents.

• To increase energy consumption

What should you do if you see a fallen power line?

• Call the emergency services and stay away from the fallen power line.

• Try to move the fallen power line out of the way

• Take a selfie with the fallen power line

• Touch the fallen power line to see if it's still live

Where does most of our electricity come from?

• Burning wood and coal in homes

• Using magic to generate electricity

• Harnessing energy from lightning strikes

• Power plants using fossil fuels, nuclear energy, or renewable sources

Name a renewable source of electricity.

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar

• Natural Gas

What is the unit used to measure electrical current?

• Volts (V)

• Amperes (A)

• Watts (W)

• Ohms (Ω)

What is the unit used to measure electrical voltage?

• meters (m)

• liters (L)

• volts (V)

• grams (g)