WorksheetsConductivity Passage Questions
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A material that slows down or stops thermal or electrical energy as it passes through.
a)
Insulator
b)
Material
c)
Conductivity
d)
Conductor
2.
A substance from which things can be made.
a)
Insulator
b)
Material
c)
Conductivity
d)
Conductor
3.
A material that lets thermal or electrical energy pass through it easily.
a)
Insulator
b)
Material
c)
Conductivity
d)
Conductor
4.
The ability of a material to allow energy to move through it.
a)
Conductor
b)
Material
c)
Insulator
d)
Conductivity
5.
Some pots and pans have metal handles that get very hot. What type of material could be used to cover the handles so you wouldn’t need a potholder?
a)
Aluminum or steel
b)
Wood or plastic
c)
Copper or iron
d)
Glass or ceramic
6.
Circle all the materials that would light both bulbs if connected to the wires in the location of the box.
a)
Silver spoon
b)
Piece of yarn
c)
Wood twig
d)
Copper penny
7.
Marcus wraps his cold water bottle in several layers of paper before putting it in his lunch box. Which statement best explains why he did this?
a)
The paper will act like an insulator to keep his water cold.
b)
The paper will act like a conductor to keep his water cold.
8.
Check the materials that slow down the flow of thermal energy.
a)
plastic ring
b)
glass marbles
c)
rubber band
d)
paper book
e)
gold ring
9.
Choose the correct answer.
a)
A steel key, cotton ball, and gold ring conduct electrical energy.
b)
A steel key, aluminum can, and plastic cup conduct electrical energy.
c)
A steel key, iron nail, and gold ring conduct electrical energy.
d)
A steel key, concrete block, and rubber band conduct electrical energy.
10.
Choose the correct answer.
a)
A wood chair, cotton shirt, and plastic straw insulate thermal energy.
b)
A copper penny, cotton shirt, and plastic straw insulate thermal energy.
c)
A copper penny, cotton shirt, and steel wrench insulate thermal energy.
d)
A wood chair, brass key, and plastic straw insulate thermal energy.
11.
Which materials are both electrical and thermal conductors? (Choose 3)
a)
Aluminum
b)
Wood chips
c)
Plastic
d)
Copper
e)
Iron
12.
Which of the following materials is NOT an electrical conductor?
a)
Aluminum
b)
Tap water
c)
Rubber
d)
Copper
13.
Why is plastic used to coat the wires on electrical cords?
a)
Plastic is an electrical insulator.
b)
Plastic is expensive.
c)
Plastic is an electrical conductor.
d)
Plastic is pretty.
14.
Why is it important to stay out of swimming pools during lighting storms?
a)
Pools are thermal insulators
b)
Water conducts electricity
c)
Pools conduct heat
d)
Water is an electrical insulator
15.
Which TWO scenarios require the use of electrical insulators?
a)
Covering wires in electronics
b)
Making cooking utensils
c)
Preventing shocks and fires
d)
Transferring electricity efficiently
16.
Thermal insulators are used in everyday life. How do they help when storing food?
a)
They keep heat moving in and out quickly so food changes temperature faster.
b)
They cool food down by creating ice inside containers.
c)
They make the food taste better by adding new flavors.
d)
They prevent heat from moving in or out, keeping food hot or cold longer.
17.
Why are metals commonly used for pots and pans?
a)
They are cheap.
b)
They are thermal insulators.
c)
They transfer heat quickly.
d)
They do not conduct electricity.
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