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WorksheetsElectricity Circuits, Conductors, and Insulators
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 51mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Levi is wanting to light a bulb. What does he need to get the bulb to light?
a)
A battery and a paper clip
b)
A battery and a wire
c)
A paper clip and a wire
d)
A switch and a wire
2.
A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take.
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
3.
In a parallel circuit, if one connection is broken, all of the connections stop working.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which of these objects is an insulator?
a)
Copper Wire
b)
Paper Clip
c)
Steel Pole
d)
Rubber Gloves
5.
An object through which electrons can easily flow is called a(n) ___________.
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
6.
Which statement is true?
a)
The light bulb will light up because the circuit is complete.
b)
The light bulb will light up because the circuit is broken.
c)
The light bulb will not light up because the circuit is complete.
d)
The light bulb will not light up because the circuit is broken.
7.
Which one is a conductor?
a)
wood
b)
iron
c)
plastic spoon
d)
paper
8.
Would would best complete this circuit?
a)
A wire
b)
A switch
c)
A battery
d)
A light bulb
9.
Electricity is the flow of _________.
a)
Protons
b)
Neutrons
c)
Electrons
10.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
11.
this is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light
c)
battery
d)
wires
12.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
Series
b)
Consecutive
c)
Parallel
d)
Training
13.
What is a material that resists, or does NOT allow, energy to flow through?
a)
circuit
b)
insulator
c)
series
d)
conductor
14.
What is a circuit with several paths for electricity to flow?
a)
conductor
b)
series circuit
c)
parallel circuit
d)
open circuit
15.
A PATH along which electricity can flow is a ___________________?
a)
light bulb
b)
switch
c)
insulator
d)
circuit
16.
When a circuit is closed, the load is _____________?
a)
On
b)
Off
17.
When a circuit is open, the circuit is _________?
a)
On
b)
Off
18.
Which is NOT a good conductor?
a)
silver
b)
copper
c)
iron
d)
plastic
19.
Which is NOT a good insulator?
a)
silver
b)
plastic
c)
glass
d)
rubber
20.
What is a material that allows energy to pass through easily?
a)
parallel circuit
b)
rubber band
c)
conductor
d)
electron
21.
this circuit is .....?
a)
open
b)
parallel
c)
closed
d)
The cutest little circuit evah!
22.
Most metals make good _______________________.
a)
conductors
b)
insulators
c)
circles
d)
electrons
23.
When all parts of the circuit are connected, it is a ______ circuit.
a)
open
b)
closed
24.
When you flip a light switch on and off you are closing and opening a circuit.
a)
true
b)
false
25.
A circuit must be closed for electrons to travel.
a)
true
b)
false
26.
Pick the correct sentence.
a)
This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
b)
Energy will freely flow in this circuit.
c)
This circuit will not work because there is no energy source.
d)
This circuit will not work because there is no switch.
27.
water is a______?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
28.
wood is a _____?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
29.
Mrs. Moore made a circuit. It did not light up. Why?
a)
The switch is open.
b)
The switch is closed.
30.
Which of these materials is a good insulator?
a)
Plastic and metal
b)
Metal and rubber
c)
Plastic and rubber
31.
What is the energy source for a circuit?
a)
Light bulb
b)
Battery
c)
Wire
d)
Switch
32.
What are three things all circuits must have?
a)
Switch, conductor, light bulb
b)
Switch, conductor, power source
c)
Power source, conductor, load (light bulb)
d)
Conductor, resistor, switch
33.
What is the type of circuit that stops working when one bulb goes out?
a)
A broken circuit
b)
Parallel Circuit
c)
Series Circuit
d)
A metal circuit
34.
What type of circuit is used in your house?
a)
Light Circuits
b)
The best circuits
c)
Series Circuits
d)
Parallel Circuits
35.
What is it called when a circuit is complete?
a)
Closed circuit
b)
Light bulb circuit
c)
Open circuit
d)
Series circuit
36.
What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
a)
An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not
b)
A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.
c)
An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not
d)
A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not
37.
An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
38.
The plastic covering is there to:
a)
Provide a conductor for electrical energy to flow.
b)
Provide an insulator so that electrical energy will not pass outside of the wires.
c)
Provide a conductor so that electrical energy can NOT flow.
d)
Provide an insulator so that electrical energy can flow.
39.
Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option?
a)
Wood stick
b)
Glass bead
c)
Aluminum foil
d)
Styrofoam
40.
Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option?
a)
rubber
b)
a penny
c)
card board
d)
plastic spoon
41.
You know that the object connected to the wires is a conductor because:
a)
The light bulb is glowing bright.
b)
It's a complete circuit.
c)
It's a closed circuit.
d)
The object is shiny.
42.
What is a insulator?
a)
a material that slows the transfer of heat
b)
a material that transfers heat easily
c)
a material that is fluffy
d)
a material that is temperature controlled
43.
What is a conductor?
a)
a material that slows the transfer of heat
b)
a material that transfers heat easily
c)
a material that is fluffy
d)
a material that is temperature controlled
44.
Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because
a)
they are colorful
b)
they are fuzzy
c)
they are conductors
d)
they are insulators
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