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SC9 Electricity Quiz 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a science fair, Avery and Olivia are demonstrating different types of electricity. Avery explains current electricity while Olivia explains static electricity. What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity as explained by Avery and Olivia?

a)

Current electricity involves a continuous flow of electrons; static electricity is a sudden transfer of protons

b)

Current electricity can be deadly; static electricity is almost always safe

c)

In current electricity, there's a single transfer of electrons; in static electricity, there's a steady flow of electrons

d)

Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons

2.

During a science experiment, Zoey and Jacob noticed that a balloon sticks to the wall after being rubbed on Emily's hair. Which type of charge moves from Emily's hair to the balloon to cause static electricity?  

a)

Atom

b)

Proton

c)

Electron

d)

Neutron

3.

During a physics demonstration, Chloe rubs a balloon on her hair and then brings it close to small pieces of paper. What method of static charging is demonstrated in this scenario?

a)

Polarization

b)

Friction

c)

Induction

d)

Conduction

4.

During a science class experiment, Mr. Kim demonstrated static electricity by rubbing two balloons with a piece of wool. What will happen when the balloons are brought near each other?

a)

The balloons will repel each other.

b)

The balloons will attract each other.

c)

The balloons will become positively (+) charged.

d)

The balloons will pop.

5.

When Sofia and Amelia, each holding a negatively charged balloon, bring the balloons close together, how do the balloons interact?

a)

repel

b)

no interaction

c)

attract

d)

ground

6.

During a storm, Ellie noticed that lightning is _____.

a)

a buildup of neutrons

b)

harmless

c)

a high-voltage electric current

d)

a large discharge of static electricity

e)

cool

7.

During a physics lab, Emily is tasked with measuring resistance in a circuit. She notes the symbol Ω,  (i.e. Omega) on her equipment. What does this symbol represent?

a)

amps

b)

volts

c)

watts

d)

ohms

8.

During a physics lab, Noah is using a multimeter to measure an electrical parameter. He wants to know which unit is used for measuring current. What should he select?

a)

ohms

b)

volts

c)

watts

d)

amps

9.

In a circuit that Aiden and Isabella are building for their science project, as the number of resistors they add increases, the total resistance ___________ and the total current ____________

a)

Decreases, decreases

b)

Decreases, increases

c)

Increases, increases

d)

Increases, decreases

10.

In Liam's home, electricity that flows in a closed path is called a

a)

path

b)

current

c)

circuit

11.

When Lily pulls a cotton sweater off after a long day at school, electrons are transferred from the ___________________ (cotton, skin) to the __________________ (cotton, skin). As a result, Lily's body acquires a ___________ (+ , -) charge and the cotton sweater acquires a ___________ (+ , -) charge.

a)

skin, cotton, +, -

b)

cotton, skin, +, -

c)

skin , cotton, -, +

d)

cotton, skin, -, +

12.

What happens when Lucas touches a metal doorknob after rubbing his shoes on the carpet?

a)

The doorknob sends a burst of electric current into Lucas's body

b)

Millions of electrons go from Lucas's finger into the doorknob

c)

The doorknob sends millions of electrons into Lucas's finger

d)

Lucas's finger becomes negatively charged

13.

In a science project, Benjamin and Priya are using 2 different metals, zinc and copper, which lose or gain electrons in a battery. What are these metals called in this context?

a)

wet cells

b)

dry cells

c)

electrolytes

d)

electrodes

14.

Eesha is studying different types of batteries for her science project and needs to identify a type of cell that contains solid or pastelike electrolytes. Which type of cell is she studying?

a)

Wet Cells

b)

Dry Cells

c)

Electrolytes

d)

Electrodes

e)

Battery Cells

15.

Owen is studying different energy sources for a school project. He is particularly interested in the type of energy that comes from deep inside the earth. What is this energy called?

a)

hydro

b)

geothermal

c)

nuclear

d)

solar

16.

Priya, Isabella, and Lily are discussing sustainable energy sources for a school project. They are considering the following options. Which of these are renewable resources? CHECK ALL THAT ARE RENEWABLE:

a)

tides/waves

b)

wind

c)

fossil fuels

d)

hydroelectric

17.

Chloe is renovating her apartment and is considering different types of light bulbs to reduce her energy consumption. Which of the following is the least energy efficient light bulb?

a)

incandescent

b)

fluorescent

c)

LED

d)

halogen

18.

While observing a river during a field trip, Addison asked, 'Which type of energy is associated with river flow?'

a)

Chemical

b)

Nuclear

c)

Kinetic

d)

Solar

19.

Thomas is working on a science project and needs to identify a component in a circuit diagram. What is this symbol?

a)

Cell

b)

Switch

c)

Bulb

d)

2 cell battery

20.
a)
Closed switch
b)
Push switch
c)
Trap door
d)
AC Power supply
21.

William is setting up a new lighting system in his home. What kind of circuit should he use to connect the lights so that they operate independently?

a)

Series

b)

Consecutive

c)

Parallel

d)

Training

22.

In a science project demonstration, Lily sets up an electrical circuit. This circuit is a series circuit because: 

a)

It has 3 light bulbs.

b)

The same current flows through all three light bulbs.

c)

It uses a single battery.

d)

The electrical current is divided between the three light bulbs.

23.

Which circuit will not light the bulb?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

When Thomas uses an electroscope in the physics lab and charges it by touching it with a charged rod, this process is called ____.

a)

charging by conduction

b)

charging by induction

c)

energizing

d)

grounding

25.

When Ella brings a charged balloon near her electroscope without touching it, the electroscope is charged (temporarily). This process is called ____.

a)

charging by conduction

b)

charging by induction

c)

energizing

d)

grounding