Understanding Insulators and Their Functions

Passage
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Science
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4th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned

Lara Iadarola
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of an insulator?
To conduct heat and electricity
To prevent the transfer of heat and electricity
To enhance the transfer of heat and electricity
To generate heat and electricity
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which material is the thickest insulator according to the chart?
Cloth
Neoprene rubber
Silicone
Metal
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are most metal wires covered in rubber?
To enhance electrical conductivity
To prevent electrical and heat conduction
To make them more flexible
To increase their strength
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the insulated layer in a metal tumbler?
To conduct heat from the outside to the inside
To prevent heat transfer between the inside and outside
To enhance the taste of the drink
To make the tumbler more durable
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a natural insulator?
Metal
Plastic
Animal fur
Silicone
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the outer layer in a metal tumbler?
To insulate the drink
To protect the insulating layer
To conduct heat
To keep the drink hot
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which material is NOT mentioned as an insulator in the passage?
Cloth
Neoprene rubber
Silicone
Glass
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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