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Physical Science Gr 5 Science

Total questions: 137

Worksheet time: 5hrs 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In order for electricity to flow through a circuit, the circuit must be a closed, complete:

a)

Path, so that the electricity can make a complete circle.

b)

Donut, because circuits get hungry.

c)

Wire, made out of rubber.

d)

Solar panel, because circuits only work with the sun.

2.

The circuit on the left is not complete (the light is off) because:

a)

the switch is closed

b)

the switch is open

c)

the battery is missing

d)

the battery is in backwards

3.

The circuit on the right is complete (the light is on) because:

a)

the switch is closed

b)

the switch is open

c)

the battery is hot

d)

the battery is red

4.

How many light bulbs would be ON with this complete circuit?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

5.

How many light bulbs would be ON if the wire of this circuit was cut where the scissors are?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

0

6.

How many light bulbs would be ON if the wire of this circuit was cut where the scissors are?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

0

7.

Circuit "A" is broken, because:

a)

the switch is open

b)

the switch is closed

c)

the switch is black

d)

the switch is not there

8.

Circuit "B" is working (it flows), because:

a)

the switch is open

b)

the switch is closed

c)

the switch is black

d)

the switch is not there

9.

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

a)

Series Circuit

b)

Broken Circuit

c)

Parallel Circuit

d)

Open Circuit

10.

What is missing from this circuit? Why would the light bulbs be off?

a)

The battery, there is no power for the circuit to work.

b)

The switch is open, so the circuit is broken.

c)

The third light bulb, that is needed to complete the circuit.

d)

The wires are not connected properly.

11.

This steel paperclip would allow electricity to flow through it because:

a)

it is a conductor

b)

it is an insulator

c)

it is friendly

d)

it breaks the circuit

12.

This rubber ducky would block the flow of electricity, because:

a)

it is a conductor

b)

it is an insulator

c)

it is yellow

d)

it completes the circuit

13.

True or False: A wooden block would allow electricity to flow through it because wood is a great conductor of electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True or False: A steel nail would allow electricity to flow through it because steel is a great conductor of electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which one of these is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

Paper Tube

b)

Wax String

c)

Metal Wire

d)

Hot Tacos

16.

Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

a)

Because copper is shiny

b)

Because copper conducts electricity

c)

Because copper is not magnetic

d)

Because copper insulate electricity

17.

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

a)

Plastic spoon

b)

Silver-colored plastic spoon

c)

copper spoon

d)

wooden spoon

18.

A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

a)

An electrical conductor

b)

An electrical insulator

c)

An electrical source

d)

An electric appliance

19.

What is a circuit that only has ONE path for electricity to flow?

a)

series circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

parallel circuit

d)

light bulb

20.

What is a circuit with several paths for electricity to flow?

a)

conductor

b)

series circuit

c)

parallel circuit

d)

open circuit

21.
An incomplete circuit is shown.
To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from —
a)
Point D to Point C
b)
Point B to Point C
c)
Point A to Point D
d)
Point B to Point D
22.
This circuit has a battery, buzzer, and switch.
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -
a)
the switch gives energy to the battery
b)
the buzzer is made of special plastic
c)
the wires are cooled by the surrounding air
d)
electricity can flow in a complete path
23.
Which of the following can work as an energy source?
a)
Battery
b)
Light bulb
c)
Wire
d)
All of them
24.
Which bulbs will light?
a)
1 and 2
b)
2 and 3
c)
3 and 4
d)
4 and 2
25.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
This circuit will work because it is an open circuit.
b)
This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
c)
This circuit will NOT work because it is an open circuit.
d)
This circuit will NOT work because it is a closed circuit.
26.
Does this diagram represent a series or parallel circuit?
a)
series circuit
b)
parallel circuit
27.
What will happen if one light bulb is removed from this circuit?
a)
The other bulbs will go out.
b)
The other bulbs will stay on
c)
The other bulbs will get dimmer.
d)
The battery will become stronger.
28.

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

a)

To make it look pretty

b)

To help electricity flow along the wire

c)

To make it safe

d)

To add more energy

29.
Which of the following is NOT an insulator?
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Styrofoam
30.
Is wood a conductor or insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
31.
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
32.
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
33.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
34.
Gloves 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.
35.
An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
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.
What object would best complete this circuit?
a)
A battery
b)
a peice of yarn
c)
an insulator
d)
a conductor
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.
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
40.
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.
41.
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.
42.
What part of a circuit controls the flow of electricity?
a)
wire
b)
switch
c)
battery
d)
motor
43.
When all parts of the circuit are connected it is a ______ circuit. 
a)
open
b)
closed
44.
water is a______?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
45.
A material in which electrons are not able to move easily 
a)
Circuit 
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor
46.
A material in which electrons are able to move easily
a)
Circuit
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor 
47.
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
48.
What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?
a)
rubber
b)
tin
c)
aluminum
d)
water
49.
Styrofoam is an example of _____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
50.
Ms Jo Jo rubbed 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.
51.
The difference between attract and repel is that to attract is to pull something closer and repel is to push something away.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
When socks get stuck to towels in your dryer, this is an example of________________
a)
current electricity
b)
static electricity
53.
What types of charges attract?
a)
Positive and Positive
b)
Positive and Neutral
c)
Negative and Neutral
d)
Positive and Negative
54.
The accumulation of excess electric charge on an object is called
a)
Static electricity 
b)
Electric discharge
c)
Resistance
d)
Circuit 
55.
Electric charges that are alike _______ each other.
a)
Attract
b)
Repel
56.
Electric charges that are different _______ each other.
a)
Attract
b)
Repel
57.
What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?
a)
Current electricity involves a continuous flow of neutrons; 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
58.
What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?
a)
The doorknob sends a burst of electric current into your body
b)
Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob
c)
The doorknob sends millions of electrons into your finger
d)
our finger becomes negatively charged
59.
Which of the following is caused by static electricity?
a)
a stove getting hot when it is turned on
b)
a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator
c)
a lightning strike during a storm
d)
a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on
60.
True or False, Lighting is a form of static electricity.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________.
a)
static electricity
b)
current electricity
c)
lightning
d)
electrons
62.
Why can you get a shock if you touch a metal doorknob after walking across a wool carpet?
a)
You have gained electrons; the doorknob has no electrons.
b)
You have gained neutrons; the doorknob has fewer electrons.
c)
You have lost electrons; the doorknob has many electrons.
d)
You have gained electrons; the doorknob has many electrons.
63.
Something that takes up space and has mass.
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
mass
d)
density
64.
The amount of space something takes up
a)
density
b)
volume
c)
mass
d)
matter
65.
What are the three states of matter?
a)
solid, volume, mass
b)
density, volume, mass
c)
solid, liquid, gas
d)
density, gas, volume
66.
__________ are the building blocks of life.
a)
solids
b)
gases
c)
atoms
d)
nutrients
67.
Gasoline is a ________________.
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
68.
Sand is a ___________________.
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
69.
Helium is a ____________.
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
70.
I am the smallest whole particle of matter. 
a)
atom
b)
compound
c)
molecule
d)
mixture
71.
Which 2 kinds of particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
a)
electrons and neutrons
b)
electrons and nuclei
c)
protons and neutrons
d)
protons and kryptons
72.
Which particle carries a negative charge?
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
73.
How can you describe this picture?
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
74.
What is an example of gas?
a)
crayons
b)
paper
c)
soda
d)
air
75.
What kind of charge do protons have?
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral
76.
a type of matter that can be found on earth as a solid, liquid, and gas
a)
gold
b)
water
c)
oxygen
d)
rock
77.
What causes a change in the state of matter?
a)
physical properties
b)
chemical energy
c)
temperature
78.
Which change can occur when  you add heat energy to water?
a)
The water can change from a liquid to a solid
b)
The water can change from a gas to a liquid
c)
The water can change from a liquid to a gas
d)
The water can change from a solid to a liquid
79.
Changing the way matter looks without changing it into NEW matter is a:
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
c)
Energy change
d)
BOTH a chemical and a physical change
80.
Chopping wood is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
81.
Water freezing to ice is an example of a:
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical change
82.
A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
matter
83.
The amount of space something takes up
a)
density
b)
volume
c)
mass
d)
matter
84.
Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
85.
Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
86.
Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
87.
Which of the following statements describes a solid?
a)
It has a fixed shape
b)
It takes the shape of it's container
88.
Which of the following statements describes a liquid?
a)
It has a fixed shape
b)
It takes the shape of it's container
89.
Which of the following statements describes a gas?
a)
It has a fixed shape
b)
It takes the shape of it's container
90.
What effect will the south pole of one magnet have on the south pole of another magnet?
a)
Repulsive
b)
Attractive
c)
Combative
d)
No effect
91.
This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?
a)
Add more coils of wire to the nail.
b)
Use a smaller battery.
c)
Reverse the poles of the magnet.
d)
Remove all the coils and the nail.
92.
What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?
a)
refridgerator magnet
b)
electromagnet
c)
magnetite
d)
iron
93.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
d)
an enemy
94.
In order for an electromagnet to be formed, an __________ current must pass through a coil of __________ wrapped around an ________ core.
a)
wire, iron, electric
b)
electric, wire, iron
c)
iron, electric, wire
d)
excited, hair, apple
95.
What is most likely to happen when the switch is closed?
a)
A magnetic field should be produced
b)
The nail will rust
c)
The battery will explode
d)
The wire will catch on fire
96.
What are the ends of a magnet called?
a)
East and west poles
b)
Left and Right ends
c)
North and South ends
d)
North and South poles
97.
The attraction or repulsion created by spinning electric charges is called -
a)
A. electric generator
b)
B. magnetic force
c)
C. solenoid
d)
D. electromagnet
98.
Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron is a(n) 
a)
A. electric generator
b)
B. solenoid
c)
C. magnet
d)
D. magnetic force
99.
How do electromagnets differ from regular magnets? 
a)
A. They  can be turned off and on 
b)
B. Their polarity can be reversed
c)
C. Their strength can be changed
d)
D. All of the above
100.
A compass needle responds to a magnetic field, because the compass needle is a
a)
A. generator.
b)
B. motor.   
c)
C. magnet.
d)
D. transformer.
101.
Where does a magnetic field occur in relation to an electrified wire? 
a)
At either end, but not in the middle
b)
Only the side closest to source
c)
Around the entire length of wire
d)
Only the side furthest from source
102.
Why are paper clips attracted to magnets?
a)
They contain silver.
b)
They contain aluminum
c)
They contain tin.
d)
They contain iron. 
103.

When _______________ travels through a

conductor, a magnetic field is created

a)

current

b)

a magnetic field

c)

neutrons

104.

Electric currents produce _____________

a)

electron clouds

b)

magnetic fields

c)

sound waves

105.

In magnets and electromagnets, similar poles attract

a)

true

b)

false

106.

In magnets and electromagnets, dissimilar (opposite) poles attract

a)

true

b)

false

107.

When the strength of the magnetic field changes, the ________________________between the coil and the permanent magnet changes.

a)

attractive force

b)

polarity

c)

wire

108.

A magnet is defined as

a)

the force between two opposite poles

b)

any material that has a magnetic field

c)

the electron cloud surrounding an object

109.

How is static electricity produced?

a)

electrical current

b)

friction

c)

magnetic field

d)

electrical discharge

110.

Which of the following is caused by static electricity?

a)

a magnet attracts a paper clip

b)

glue holds two pieces of paper together

c)

socks taken from a clothes dryer stick together

d)

ice sticks to a cars windshield on a cold winter day

111.

In static electricity, similar charges ________.

a)

attract

b)

remain nuetral

c)

repel

112.

One example of static electricity is _____.

a)

a battery

b)

a magnet attracting iron

c)

lightening

113.

What can cause electrons to jump across a gap and cause a spark?

a)

rubbing two coins together

b)

charging a battery

c)

an imbalance of charges between surfaces

114.

True/False: static electricity powers your appliances

a)

True

b)

False

115.

True/False: Static and current are two ways in which electrical charges can behave. Current is produced by the apparent motion of electrons along a conductor

a)

True

b)

False

116.
Which of these would NOT be attracted to a magnet?
a)
paper
b)
nail
c)
metal clip
d)
staples
117.
What is a property (characteristic) of matter that causes objects to attract or repel each other?
a)
electric field
b)
compass
c)
electric charge
d)
electric circuit
118.
Which of the components below is a requirement for a closed circuit?
a)
source, load, and connector
b)
source, connector, and battery holder
c)
source, battery holder, and load
119.
Which of the following would be te BEST choice for conducting electricity through a circuit?
a)
cotton yarn
b)
string
c)
plastic
d)
copper wire
120.
Which would be the BEST insulator of electricity?
a)
rubber
b)
copper wire
c)
silver wire
d)
magnet
121.
A circuit is
a)
a light bulb and wire
b)
a magnetic attraction using a magnet
c)
a path that electricity flows through
d)
a supply of chemical energy
122.
Two objects that have a negative charge will have what type of reaction?
a)
They will attract each other.
b)
They will repel each other.
123.
Which of these is a type of static electricity?
a)
Using a charger to charge your phone
b)
Feeling heat from a vent.
c)
feeling a shock when you place your finger in an electrical socket.
d)
feeling a shock when you hand your ticket to a train conductor
124.

The area surrounding a magnet that exerts a force on all magnetic materials located near it:

a)

electrical field

b)

magnetic field

c)

magnetosphere

d)

magnetite

125.

This instrument uses a magnet to help guide people in the right direction:

a)

galvanometer

b)

generator

c)

compass

d)

computer

126.

Where is Earth's magnetic field the strongest?

a)

poles

b)

equator

c)

mountain tops

d)

ocean floor

127.

Electricity can create magnetism and magnetism can create electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

128.

Magnetic effects are strongest at the center of a magnet.

a)

True

b)

False

129.

Bits of paper are attracted to the surface of a balloon. What attracts the paper pieces to the balloon?

a)

Friction

b)

Magnetism

c)

Potential Energy

d)

Static Electricity

130.

A team of four students created an experiment using a simple circuit to test common items in their desk to determine if the items would conduct electricity. The hypothesis they created was: "If the light bulb turns on, then the item is a conductor". Which item below would prove the hypothesis is correct?

a)

cardboard tube

b)

metal paper clip

c)

glass marble

d)

an eraser

131.

Students are gathering materials and building an electrical circuit.

Which material will allow electricity to flow between the battery and the light bulb?

a)

copper wire

b)

wooden rod

c)

cotton string

d)

rubber tube

132.

Which of the following items would not be necessary to make a simple electromagnet?

a)

battery

b)

magnet

c)

nail

d)

copper wire

133.

How could you change an electromagnet to make it stronger?

a)

use a longer nail

b)

use a shorter nail

c)

put fewer coils of wire around the nail

d)

put more coils of wire around the nail

134.

When you hook up a battery to a complete circuit, what flows through the wires from one pole of the battery to the other?

a)

heat

b)

electricity

c)

light

d)

sound

135.

Three electrically charged balls have just been placed on the floor. A large ball is negatively charged and two small balls are positively charged. How are they most likely to move?

a)

All three balls will move toward each other.

b)

All three balls will move away from each other.

c)

The small balls will move toward each other and away from the large ball.

d)

The small balls will move away from each other and toward the large ball.

136.

Donna built an electromagnet by wrapping a wire around an iron nail and connecting the wire to a battery. She wants to find out how the number of times the wire is wrapped around the nail affects the electromagnet's strength. What should the dependent variable be in this experiment?

a)

The number of times the wire is wrapped around the nail

b)

The number of paper clips picked up by the electromagnet

c)

The voltage of the battery

d)

The type of nail used

137.

Jason and Kate wanted to test batteries. They wanted to know if more expensive batteries lasted longer than less expensive batteries. How should they state their problem?

a)

How much should you pay for a battery?

b)

Do expensive batteries last longer than less expensive ones?

c)

Will black batteries last longer than silver ones?

d)

Does the size of the battery tell how long it will last?

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