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Tabang E/S Grade 5 Conductors and Insulators

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Conductors are materials that...

a)

Allow heat to pass through

b)

Stop heat from passing through

c)

Allow cold to pass through

d)

Stop cold from passing through

2.

A material that prevents heat or an electric current from flowing.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

c)

Magnetism

d)

Electric Circuit

3.

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

a)

A wooden block

b)

A ceramic mug

c)

A glass cup

d)

A metal bowl

4.

Which is NOT an insulator?

a)

Wool

b)

Plastic

c)

Iron

d)

Glass

5.
Which of these objects is an insulator?
a)
Copper Wire
b)
Paper Clip
c)
Steel Pole
d)
Rubber Gloves
6.
Which one is a conductor? 
a)
wood 
b)
iron 
c)
plastic spoon 
d)
paper 
7.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
8.
What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a)
an oven mitt
b)
pots and pans
c)
wooden spoons
d)
a plastic measuring cup
9.
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
10.

Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

a)

Because copper is shiny

b)

Because copper conducts electricity

c)

Because copper is not magnetic

11.

The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?

a)

Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.

b)

Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.

c)

Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of heat.

d)

Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.

12.

Which of these is a conductor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

The following are conductors EXCEPT-

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which is TRUE about an insulator?

a)

It can be a good conductor.

b)

It allows heat to pass through easily.

c)

It slows energy transfer.

d)

It provides heat to keep materials warm.

15.

Which of the following is a group of items that can be used to conduct electricity?

a)

paper clip, nail and penny

b)

paperclip, nail and cardboard

c)

rubber-band, eraser, and cotton ball

d)

rubbe- band, paperclip and nail