Electricity and Energy Quiz

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

• Glass

What is the flow of electric current called?

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Amperage

• Power

Which of the following is an example of a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Oil

What is the purpose of a switch in an electrical circuit?

• To store electrical energy

• To control the flow of electric current

• To generate electricity

• To measure electric current

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable source of energy?

• Wind power

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear power

• Hydropower

What is the unit used to measure electric current?

• Volt

• Ampere

• Ohm

• Watt

What is the purpose of an insulator in an electrical circuit?

• To conduct electricity

• To store electrical energy

• To control the flow of electric current

• To prevent the flow of electric current

Which of the following is a source of static electricity?

• Rubbing a balloon on hair

• Turning on a light switch

• Using a battery to power a device

• Plugging in a power cord

What is the symbol for a battery in an electrical circuit diagram?

• B

• C

• D

• A

What happens when two objects with opposite charges come close to each other?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They remain neutral

• They do not interact