Grade 5 Circuits Quiz

What is a series circuit?

• A circuit that does not allow the flow of electric current.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in a random pattern for the flow of electric current.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in a single path for the flow of electric current.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in multiple paths for the flow of electric current.

Which of the following is an electrical symbol for a battery?

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What are conductors in a circuit?

• Elements that store electric current

• Materials that allow the flow of electric current

• Materials that block the flow of electric current

• Substances that generate electric current

What happens in an open circuit?

• The circuit becomes overloaded

• Electric current does not flow

• The resistance in the circuit decreases

• Electric current flows at maximum capacity

Draw a simple circuit diagram for a bulb connected to a battery.(USE MOUSE)

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

• To regulate the temperature of the circuit

• To change the color of the circuit

• To increase the speed of the electricity

• To open or close the flow of electricity

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Copper

• Rubber

• Silver

• Gold

What is a closed circuit?

• A circuit with no electricity flowing

• A complete and unbroken path for an electric current.

• A circuit with only one component

• A circuit that is open to the air

Identify the electrical symbol for a light bulb.

• Square with a triangle inside

• Triangle with a circle inside

• Rectangle with a line inside

• Circle with a cross inside

Explain the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit.

• A series circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow, while a parallel circuit has only one path for the current to flow.

• A series circuit and a parallel circuit are the same thing.

• A series circuit has no current flowing through it, while a parallel circuit has a constant flow of current.

• A series circuit has only one path for the current to flow, while a parallel circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow.