6th Grade Science Concepts and Energy Transfer

Which of the following is a pure element?

• Water

• Aluminum

• Valley Quail

• Redwood Tree

What is the primary component of a cell?

• Molecules

• Atoms

• Electrons

• Organelles

What causes a metal spoon in boiling soup to burn a person's finger?

• Convection

• Insulation

• Radiation

• Conduction

Which material is best for conducting electricity?

• Wood

• Cotton

• Rubber

• Copper

What type of circuit is described by having light bulbs in a row?

• Complex Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

• Series Circuit

• Closed Circuit

Where on Earth is the magnetic field the strongest?

• South Pole

• North Pole

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

What happens when opposite electrical charges come near each other?

• They attract

• They repel

• They vanish

• They mix

What does the term 'series circuit' imply about the arrangement of components?

• In parallel

• In a sequence

• Randomly arranged

• In a closed loop

Which device converts electrical energy into motion?

• Heater

• Light Bulb

• Stove

• Electric Fan

What is a byproduct of electricity passing through a light bulb's filament?

• Heat

• Sound

• Magnetism

• Cold