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Which materials allows electricity to flow
a) copper
b) glass
c) plastic
d) rubber

Why would paperclips make a good switch?
a) They are lightweight
b) They conduct electricity
c) They insulate electricity
d) They are bendable

Which of the following is an example of a good conductor?
a) golf tee
b) brass fastener
c) marble
d) straw

Why do we cover wires with a rubber-like material?
a) to insulate the wires
b) to increase the amount of electricity
c) to conduct electricity better
d) to make them stronger

Which energy type is used to cook food, like hot chocolate or coffee
a) electrical energy
b) motion energy
c) light energy
d) heat energy

Which is an example of electrical energy
a) A car driving in the parking lot
b) Watching a movie on Friday for our holiday party
c) Playing the recorder with Mrs. Guerra
d) Sledding down the hill at recess

Which type of material would be attracted to a magnet?
a) Pencils
b) Paperclips
c) Books
d) Tape

Which type of energy wouldn't be useful in melting the snow outside?
a) sound energy
b) heat energy
c) motion energy
d) light energy

Why does the needle on a compass move?
a) It's floating in water
b) It's battery powered
c) The Earth behaves like a magnet because of its own magnetic field
d)

Which ends of a magnet would repel each other?
a) South to South
b) North to South
c) South to North
d) West to West

Which ends of the magnet would attract each other?
a) North to South
b) South to South
c) North to North
d) East to West

Why are coins not attracted to magnets?
a) It's not made of iron or cobalt
b) It's too heavy
c) It's too shiny
d) It doesn't have enough mass

In a severe storm, you should avoid:
a) Electronics like computers
b) Spray cans
c) Battery powered devices
d) Solar powered devices

Storm shelters should not be made of
a) wood
b) brick
c) metal
d) cement

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