Electricity and Science Fun Quiz

What is the primary function of the electric eel's shocking ability?

• To attack other sea creatures

• To communicate with other eels

• To keep predators away

• To navigate through the ocean

What are the two types of electricity mentioned by Dr. Rita Fox?

• Static and Kinetic

• Current and Dynamic

• Static and Current

• Static and Dynamic

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• A toaster heating bread

• A balloon sticking to a wall after being rubbed

• A lamp lighting up

• A fan spinning

What is hydropower?

• The use of wind to generate electricity

• The use of solar panels to generate electricity

• The use of moving water to generate electricity

• The use of geothermal energy to generate electricity

What was Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment to prove about lightning?

• That it is a form of static electricity

• That it is a form of current electricity

• That it is a form of hydropower

• That it is a form of solar power

What did Benjamin Franklin use to capture the electric charge from the storm?

• A glass jar

• A wooden box

• A laden jar

• A metal rod

What is the purpose of a lightning rod?

• To attract birds

• To prevent buildings from catching fire

• To store rainwater

• To generate electricity

Does a blow dryer need electricity to function?

• No, it works on solar power

• No, it works on batteries

• No, it works manually

• Yes, it needs electricity

Which of the following does not need electricity to grow?

• A sweet potato

• A flashlight

• An air conditioner

• A lamp

What was the final item revealed in the mystery box?

• Wind

• Thunder

• Lightning

• Rain