Quiz on Electricity

What natural phenomenon is caused by static electricity?

• Rainbows

• Thunder

• Lightning

• Snow

What happens when non-metal objects are rubbed?

• They become cold

• They build up a charge

• They change color

• They disappear

Do objects need to be in contact to use electrostatic forces?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• No, they do not need to be in contact

• Yes, but only sometimes

What is one benefit of using wind and solar energy?

• They are harmful to the environment.

• They are freely available.

• They are non-renewable.

• They are expensive to maintain.

What is one benefit of nuclear energy if managed safely?

• It is cheaper than fossil fuels

• It does not have harmful effects like fossil fuels

• It is easier to produce than solar energy

• It is more popular than wind energy

What happens when the switch is off in a circuit?

• The circuit is open and current does not flow.

• The circuit is closed and current flows.

• The circuit becomes a short circuit.

• The circuit generates more voltage.

Which of the following is NOT a metal conductor?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Iron

• Steel

Which of the following is a good electrical insulator?

• Gold

• Plastic

• Copper

• Silver

What is the result of using an insulator in a circuit?

• The bulb lights up

• The bulb does not light up

• The circuit speeds up

• The circuit makes noise

What happens when a static charge suddenly flows through our body?

• We feel a breeze

• We get an electric shock

• We hear a loud noise

• We see a bright light