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Electricity, Circuits and Switches Science Vocabulary

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do we call the form of energy resulting from the flow of electrons from one atom to another?

(a)  

2.

The ability to work or cause change is known as (a)   .

3.

The energy that is stored in an object or substance is known as...

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

4.

The energy that is possessed by an object in motion is...

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

5.
What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
6.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
7.

Resources that can be used to generate power are known as energy (a)  

8.

Energy from a source that can replace itself quickly and dependably is known as (a)   energy.

9.

Energy from a source that will eventually run out and not be able to be replaced is known as ___ _________ energy.

(a)  

10.

The organic matter that is used as fuel for energy production is also known as (a)   .

11.

The following energy sources are ...

a)

renewable

b)

non-renewable

12.

The following sources of energy are...

a)

renewable

b)

non-renewable

13.

True or False: Energy can never be created or destroyed. It can only be transferred or changed from one type to another.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Energy transfer is ...

a)

when energy changes from one type to another

b)

when energy changes to the source from where it comes from

c)

when the type of energy stays the same but moves to another object

d)

when energy stays the same but becomes faster

15.

Energy transforming is ...

a)

when energy changes from one type to another

b)

when energy changes to the source from where it comes from

c)

when the type of energy stays the same but moves to another object

d)

when energy stays the same but becomes faster

16.

A closed path or loop in which electricity flows is called a (a)  

17.

The basic pieces of equipment that are used to up a circuit are known as (a)  

18.

This is the symbol for a _____?

a)

switch

b)

light

c)

battery

d)

wires

19.

What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

a)

to make the electron flow hotter or colder

b)

turn on and off the flow of electrons through the circuit

c)

to add more power to the circuit

20.

What needs to be done to this circuit so that the lamp lights up?

a)

Close the switch

b)

Add a power source and close the switch

c)

Add another lamp and close the switch

d)

Add another lamp and a switch

21.
An object through which electrons can easily flow is called a(n) ___________.
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
22.

A material that inhibits the flow of electrons is called ...

a)

A conductor

b)

An insulator

c)

A source

d)

An appliance

23.

Electrical current is a flow of

a)

Protons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Electrons

d)

Atoms

24.

A circuit was set up to determine which objects conduct electricity. Which of the following would complete the circuit? (Choose all that apply)

a)

a split pin

b)

an elastic band

c)

a plastic bag

d)

a dry piece of wood

e)

a paper clip

25.

A casing containing one or more cells whose chemical reactions create a flow of electrons in a circuit is called a (a)  

26.

The basic component of a battery that is made up of an anode, a cathode and electrolytes is a/an...

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

charge

d)

acid