Conductors and Insulators Quiz (5th Grade)

What are conductors and how do they function?

• Materials that allow heat or electricity to flow quickly.

• Materials that block heat or electricity.

• Materials that do not conduct heat or electricity.

• Materials that only conduct electricity.

What is an example of a conductor and its application?

• Wood used for cooking utensils.

• Copper used in cooking pots.

• Plastic used around electrical wires.

• Styrofoam used in coolers.

What role do insulators play in our daily lives?

• They allow heat to pass through.

• They block or slow down heat and electricity.

• They are used in cooking.

• They are made of metal.

How does heating affect particles in matter?

• Particles gain energy and move faster.

• Particles lose energy and move closer.

• Particles remain unchanged.

• Particles expand and contract equally.

What happens to a balloon left in the sun?

• It expands as particles gain energy.

• It shrinks as particles lose energy.

• It remains the same size.

• It bursts due to heat.

What occurs when matter is cooled?

• Particles gain energy.

• Particles lose energy and move closer.

• Particles expand.

• Particles become solid.

What is the relationship between heat and temperature?

• Heat is a type of energy that affects temperature.

• Temperature is independent of heat.

• Heat and temperature are the same.

• Temperature measures heat flow.

How do scientists use patterns in their data?

• To make predictions about future experiments.

• To ignore past results.

• To create random guesses.

• To validate incorrect theories.

What happens to ice when it is heated?

• It melts into water.

• It freezes.

• It expands.

• It evaporates.

What is the effect of heat on a metal spoon in hot soup?

• It absorbs heat and gets hot.

• It cools down.

• It remains cold.

• It melts.