Exploring Electricity Concepts for 5th Graders

What is electricity primarily composed of?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Photons

What type of electricity occurs when you rub a balloon on your head?

• Resistive electricity

• Conductive electricity

• Dynamic electricity

• Static electricity

Which of the following is NOT a conductor?

• Silver

• Copper

• Rubber

• Gold

Which material is an insulator?

• Gold

• Glass

• Steel

• Copper

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

• To insulate the circuit

• To store electrical energy

• To interrupt the current

• To reduce the voltage

What happens when a switch in a circuit is open?

• The voltage increases

• The circuit stops

• The circuit starts

• The resistance decreases

What is a circuit that allows electricity to flow in a loop called?

• Battery

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Circuit

What is the purpose of adding a switch to a circuit?

• To increase the current

• To store extra energy

• To decrease the resistance

• To control the flow of electricity

What disadvantage does a series circuit have?

• It uses more electricity

• It cannot use switches

• If one bulb fails, all go out

• It is difficult to assemble

How does a parallel circuit differ from a series circuit?

• It cannot have switches

• It uses only one type of conductor

• It only allows one path

• It allows multiple paths for electricity