WorksheetsS5P2c (conductors and insulators)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 35mins
A material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily
Conductor
Insulator
Magnetism
Electric Circuit
A material that prevents heat or an electric current from flowing
Conductor
Insulator
Magnetism
Electric Circuit
The flow of electricity through a circuit
Closed Circuit
Open Circuit
Electric Current
Magnetic
___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.
Conductors
Insulators
TIN CAN
INSULATOR
CONDUCTOR
Which best explains why a refrigerator is usually not made completely
out of metal?
Metal will not transfer heat, which allows the refrigerator to remain cool.
Metal easily transfers heat, which would warm the inside of the
refrigerator.
Metal would heat up quickly on the outside, making the door too hot
to touch.
Metal cools quickly, causing the refrigerator to be too cold and freeze
the food inside.
Which best explains why many car motor parts are made from metal
instead of plastic?
Metal can withstand heat better than most plastics.
Plastic is more expensive than metal.
Plastic is less flexible than metal.
Miguel is packing popsicles for a picnic. In which type of container would
it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles?
aluminum
copper
paper
plastic
Which best describes a material that would be used to insulate a house?
excellent conductor of heat
excellent conductor of cold
poor conductor of heat
poor conductor of cold
When cooking over a campfire, which of the following items would you rather use to cook?
metal pan
wooden board
plastic bowl
styrofoam tray
Plastic is a great conductor of heat so it flows quicker.
True
False
