Unit 7: Electricity (5th Grade)

Front

What is the purpose of wire in a circuit?

Back

To conduct electricity.

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What type of electricity occurs naturally?

Back

Static electricity.

Front

Is this circuit open or closed?

Back

An open circuit has a break in the path, while a closed circuit is complete.

Front

What item is an example of human-harnessed electricity?

Back

Electricity taken from solar panels.

Front

Metal is a great example of a:

Back

Conductor.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A complete path through which electricity can flow.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Electricity that is not moving, often created by friction.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What happens in a closed circuit?

Back

Electricity flows and powers devices.