5th Grade Circuit Review Quiz

What is the main source of energy in an electric circuit?

• Switch

• Battery

• Wire

• Light bulb

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Copper

• Rubber

What do we call a path that allows electricity to flow from one point to another?

• Circuit

• Magnet

• Insulator

• Reflection

What happens if there is a break in a simple circuit?

• The current increases

• The current stops

• The light bulb gets brighter

• The battery charges

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Aluminum foil

• Iron nail

• Glass

• Steel rod

What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

• To provide energy

• To open or close the circuit

• To increase voltage

• To store electricity

In a series circuit, if one bulb goes out, what happens to the other bulbs?

• They get brighter

• They go out too

• They stay the same

• They flicker

What does a resistor do in an electric circuit?

• It increases the voltage

• It limits the flow of electric current

• It stores energy

• It produces light

What does an ammeter measure in a circuit?

• Voltage

• Electric current

• Resistance

• Power

If you add more bulbs in a series circuit, what happens to the brightness of each bulb?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It turns off