Science 6 Unit 5

5 Written Questions

1. A device that converts the energy in a stream of fluid into mechanical energy
2. A resource that can't be replaced or can be replaced only over a long period of time
3. A charged atom
4. The energy of moving electrons
5. A device that uses a magnet to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

5 Matching Questions

1. Energy conservation
2. Static electricity
3. Electric current
4. Fossil fuel
5. Switch

1. a The practice of using energy wisely and finding ways to use less energy
2. b A device that opens and closes a circuit
3. c A fuel that formed over many years from the remains of living organisms
4. d The separation of positive and negative charges on an object
5. e The steady flow of electrons

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. A tiny slice of silicon on which an entire circuit is formed
   1. Switch
   2. Microchip
   3. Ion
   4. Turbine
2. A spot where electric current is prevented from reaching an appliance
   1. Series circuit
   2. Parallel circuit
   3. Short circuit
   4. Electric circuit
3. A closed path through which electrons can travel
   1. Series circuit
   2. Electric current
   3. Electric circuit
   4. Short circuit
4. A resource that can be replaced through natural processes over a short period of time
   1. Electronics
   2. Renewable resource
   3. Generator
   4. Nonrenewable resource
5. A circuit in which the parts are connected in a single loop
   1. Parallel circuit
   2. Electric circuit
   3. Series circuit
   4. Short circuit

5 True/False Questions

1. Electronics → A branch of science that studies the uses of electric current and the development of electronic devices

   True        False

2. Conductor → A substance that allows electrons to flow through it easily

   True        False

3. Parallel circuit → A circuit in which the parts are connected in a single loop

   True        False

4. Insulator → A substance that allows electrons to flow through it easily

   True        False

5. Electromagnet → A magnet formed by electric current running through a coiled wire wrapped around an iron bar

   True        False