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Heat and electricity

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the BEST example of an insulator?
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
2.
What is the BEST example of a conductor? 
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
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.
An insulator . . .
a)
Allows a lot of heat to escape
b)
Makes the temperature of an object rise
c)
Moves heat from one place to another
d)
Traps heat inside an object
5.
True or False: A thermal conductor transfers heat well between two objects, and the heat does not stay in one place.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
A jacket is a good example of an . . .
a)
Insulator
b)
Investigator
c)
Insider
d)
Interrogator
7.
If I wanted to heat up a pot of water, what type of bowl should I use to best conduct the heat?
a)
Plastic
b)
Ceramic
c)
Styrofoam
d)
Glass
8.
In our experiment, we found that water in one certain material LOST more heat than the others. Which material was this, and what did that mean about the material?
a)
Metal - It was our best conductor
b)
Styrofoam - It was our best conductor
c)
Metal - It was our best insulator
d)
Styrofoam - It was our best insulator
9.
True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
What is the BEST example of a conductor?
a)
A plastic toy
b)
A wooden table
c)
A styrofoam cup
d)
A metal shed
11.
What is the BEST example of an insulator?
a)
A plastic toy
b)
A wooden table
c)
A styrofoam cup
d)
A metal roof
12.
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
13.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
14.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
15.
What object would best complete this circuit?
a)
A battery
b)
a peice of yarn
c)
an insulator
d)
a conductor
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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
19.
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.
20.
Tatrys knows that the light bulb will turn on because the circuit:
a)
includes an insulator.
b)
is an open circuit.
c)
makes a complete path.
d)
includes a battery.
21.
Tatrys knows that the light bulb will turn on because the circuit:
a)
includes an insulator.
b)
is an open circuit.
c)
makes a complete path.
d)
includes a battery.
22.
The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...
a)
Heat insulation
b)
Heat conduction
c)
A low melting point
d)
A nonstick surface
23.
Which of the following is NOT an insulator?
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Styrofoam
24.
What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a)
An oven mitt
b)
Pots and pans
c)
A wooden spoon
d)
A plastic measuring cup
25.

Conductors are materials that...

a)

Allow heat or electricity to pass through

b)

Stop heat or electricity from passing through

c)

Allow cold to pass through

d)

Stop cold from passing through

26.
What is the BEST example of a conductor? 
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
27.

A material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

c)

Magnetism

d)

Electric Circuit

28.

Why is electrical wiring usually covered with a layer of plastic?

a)

To help electricity flow along the wire

b)

To make it look pretty

c)

To avoid electrocution

d)

To reduce the amount of electricity that flow in the circuit

29.

A material that prevents heat or an electric current from flowing

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

c)

Magnetism

d)

Electric Circuit

30.

The flow of electricity through a circuit

a)

Closed Circuit

b)

Open Circuit

c)

Electric Current

d)

Magnetic

31.
Which of these objects is an insulator?
a)
Copper Wire
b)
Paper Clip
c)
Steel Pole
d)
Rubber Gloves
32.

The above diagram shows an investigation to study a property of materials. After heating the rod at end A, the drawing pin at end B of the metal rod drops earlier than the glass rod. What conclusion can be drawn from this investigation?

a)

All materials conduct heat equally well.

b)

The metal rod can conduct electricity.

c)

The metal rod is a better conductor of heat than a glass rod.

d)

The metal rod is a better insulator of heat.

33.

The above diagram shows a pan that has a plastic handle. Why are metal and plastic used for making this pan?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Substance X is a non-metal but it can conduct electricity. Substance X is ________________.

a)

plastic

b)

wood

c)

carbon

d)

glass

35.
True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
What is the BEST example of a conductor?
a)
A plastic spatula
b)
An aluminum pie plate
c)
A styrofoam cup
d)
A copper pan
37.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Iron
d)
Glass
38.
Heat always travels from ______________ to ____________ objects.
a)
hot to cold
b)
cold to hot
c)
cold to cold
d)
hot to hot
39.
Heat always travels from ______________ to ____________ objects.
a)
hot to cold
b)
cold to hot
c)
cold to cold
d)
hot to hot
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.
Water is a insulator.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
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
43.

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

a)

newspaper

b)

copper wire

c)

glass plate

d)

plastic bottle

44.

An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator?

a)

copper penny

b)

iron nail

c)

metal doorknob

d)

rubber glove

45.

This girl is wearing pink wool earmuffs to keep her ears warm in the snowy weather. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. How does the wool affect heat transfer? (wool is a type of fabric)

a)

The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from her ears to the wool earmuffs.

b)

The wool is an insulator that provides heat to keep the girl's ears warm.

c)

The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from the girl's earmuffs to her ears.

d)

The wool is an insulator that keep the girl's ears from loosing heat.

46.
Styrofoam is an example of _____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
47.

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

48.

Which is NOT a conductor

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Which is NOT an insulator

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Choose all the items that are insulators.

a)

rubber band

b)

nail

c)

piece of wood

d)

cotton

51.

What are some examples of insulators?

a)

silver, iron, cooper

b)

metal spoon, penny, aluminum

c)

rubber, glass, wood

d)

gold, wire, nails

52.
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
53.
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
54.
What is the BEST example of a conductor? 
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
55.
A jacket is a good example of an . . .
a)
Insulator
b)
Investigator
c)
Conductor
d)
Interrogator
56.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Iron
d)
Glass
57.
What is the BEST example of a conductor?
a)
A plastic spatula
b)
An aluminum pie plate
c)
A styrofoam cup
d)
A copper pan
58.

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

a)

newspaper

b)

copper wire

c)

glass plate

d)

plastic bottle

59.

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.

60.

The following are conductors EXCEPT-

a)
b)
c)
d)
61.

Which of these is a conductor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator?

a)

copper penny

b)

iron nail

c)

metal doorknob

d)

rubber glove

63.

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.

64.
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
a)
wood
b)
brick
c)
copper
d)
plastic
65.
What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a)
An oven mitt
b)
Pots and pans
c)
A wooden spoon
d)
A plastic measuring cup
66.
The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...
a)
Heat insulation
b)
Heat conduction
c)
A low melting point
d)
A nonstick surface
67.
A great conductor of energy is:
a)
wood
b)
plastic
c)
metal
d)
cloth
68.
Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because:
a)
They are conductors of heat.
b)
They are fuzzy.
c)
They are conductors of electrical energy.
d)
They are insulators.
69.
wood is a _____?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
70.
water is a______?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
71.
A material in which electrons are not able to move easily 
a)
Circuit 
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor
72.
Silver is a _____?
a)
insulator
b)
conductor
73.
A material in which electrons are able to move easily
a)
Circuit
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor 
74.
A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?
a)
plastic straw
b)
cotton string
c)
aluminum foil
d)
rubber eraser
75.
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
a)
wood
b)
brick
c)
copper
d)
plastic
76.
What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?
a)
rubber
b)
tin
c)
aluminum
d)
water
77.
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
78.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Glass
79.
Which one is an insulator? 
a)
Silver 
b)
Copper 
c)
Mechanical pencil
d)
plastic 
80.
Gold is an example of  ________.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
81.
Styrofoam is an example of _____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
82.
Cotton is an example of _____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator

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