Grade 6 Unit 5 revision quiz

What is a source of light?

• A mirror

• A shadow

• A torch

• A lens

Which term describes the bending of light when it passes through water or glass?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Scattering

What is a circuit?

• A straight wire

• A path for electricity to flow

• A magnet

• A kind of motor

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

• Copper

What is a series circuit?

• A circuit with only one path for current to flow

• A circuit with two batteries

• A broken circuit

• A circuit that glows in the dark

What is a parallel circuit?

• A circuit with one battery and one bulb

• A circuit with multiple paths for current

• A damaged circuit

• A magnetic circuit

What is a shadow?

• A bright light reflection

• Light passing through an object

• An area where light is blocked

• A place with extra light

Which of the following materials does not let light pass through?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Clear

What does a circuit diagram show?

• The brightness of light

• The direction of wind

• The arrangement of components in a circuit

• The temperature of wires

Why are plastic coverings used on wires?

• To make wires shiny

• To conduct electricity

• To insulate and prevent electric shock

• To hold them together