Electricity 1
Materials that allow electricity to move through it easily
Conductor
Materials that do not allow electricity to move through them easily
Insulator
What is the purpose of a switch
To open and close the circuit.
An energy source that can be generated over and over again is called...
renewable
Plastic, glass, and rubber are good examples of
Insulators
Electricity is the flow of _________.
electrons
What is the pathway called that electrons flow around?
Circuit
Using moving water to create energy is called...
Hydroelectric
What is the most common conductor?
Metal
Which type of circuit will not work because the energy can not flow around it?
Open - electrons cannot flow and circuit is not working
Draw the symbol for a bulb in a circuit.
circle with cross inside
Two types of non-renewable energy are
Coal, oil or gas
Draw a symbol for a motor in a circuit
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aninsulating clothing item necessary for protecting the hands when working with powerlines
gloves
When a radio is turned on, the electricity is transformed into ______ energy.
Sound energy
Geothermal energy uses the heat of the planet. What does 'geo' mean?
Earth
A fire caused by oil should never be extinguished with w_______.
water
What is the unit of measurement for electricity?
Watts
When the electricity reaches the filament inside the lightbulb, what is the energy transformed into?
Heat and light
When coal is put under the perfect amount of pressure and heat it turns into a __________.
Diamond