Search Header Logo

Concuctors

Authored by Scott C

Science

5th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 2+ times

Concuctors
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

    Content View

    Student View

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When touched by the free ends of the wires, ____________ will complete the circuit and make the bulb glow.

a needle

a piece of paper

a plastic ruler

a sheet of paper

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material BEST allows electricity to pass through it?

graphite

rubber

styrofoam

wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Electricians wear rubber gloves when working with electric lines. Which statement BEST explains why?

for protection from hot surfaces

to get a better grip on their tools

to avoid getting rust on their fingers

for protection against electrical shock

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Alan's lamp stops working. He notices that the chord of the lamp is broken. He ties the wires back together, but notices that some wire remains exposed. Alan correctly identifies that this is an unsafe situation. Which material would be best for patching (surrounding) the broken cord?

aluminum foil

copper wire

steel wool

duct tape

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Conductors are materials that allow electricity to flow through them. What is an example of a conductor?

paper

plastic straw

metal staple

crayon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Insulators are materials that stop the flow of electricity. Which of these is an example of an insulator?

nail

metal staple

crayon

paper clip

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aluminum foil, cast iron pans, copper pipes, graphite, and sea water can be classified as

insulators because free electron flow is hindered by the structure of the material.

conductors because electrons can move freely from one atom to another creating a current.

superconductors because they provide no resistance to electron flow through the material.

semiconductors because electron movement is dependent on the conditions - such as temperature and voltage.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?