Electricity — Use It Safely

Why is it important to know how to use electricity safely?

• Because it is expensive

• Because it is easy to use

• Because it is renewable

• Because it can be dangerous

What should you avoid doing if your hands are wet?

• Talking on the phone

• Eating food

• Reading a book

• Touching electrical appliances

Why are trees often struck by lightning?

• Because they are tall

• Because they are green

• Because they are near water

• Because they are wet

What should you avoid using during a storm?

• A plastic bag

• A metallic umbrella

• A rubber ball

• A wooden stick

Why should you never climb up a power pole?

• Because it is dirty

• Because it has a lot of electricity flowing through it

• Because it is too high

• Because it is illegal

What should you watch out for when flying kites in your backyard?

• Cars

• Power lines

• Birds

• Trees

What can happen if you get close to a high-voltage wire?

• You can get a tan

• You can get shocked

• You can get cold

• You can get wet

What should you never stick into an electrical outlet?

• A frayed cord

• A plastic toy

• A properly insulated plug

• A metal object

Why should you stay away from substations and transformers?

• Because they are dirty

• Because they are expensive

• Because they are noisy

• Because they have a lot of electricity flowing through them

Why is overloading an outlet not allowed?

• It will make people stumble and hurt.

• It creates the risk of wire overheating and starting a fire.

• It makes the house messy.

• It incurs huge electricity bills from too much energy.