Electricity

1. What do we call the tiny, invisible bits of energy that move through wires?

• A. Marbles
• B. Electrons
• C. Raindrops
• D. Steam

2. Where does the electricity in your house usually start its journey?

• A. In the grass
• B. Under your bed
• C. At a power plant
• D. Inside a lightbulb

3. What do we wrap around wires to keep us safe from getting a shock?

• A. Pretty ribbon
• B. Hard metal
• C. Sticky tape
• D. Plastic insulation

4. What is the name of the special box that makes the electricity safe for our homes?

• A. Transformer
• B. Toy box
• C. Refrigerator
• D. Battery

1. Why do lightbulbs get warm when you leave them on?

• A. They are sleeping
• B. The electrons are working hard to make light
• C. They are inside a mini oven
• D. The plastic is melting

2. What happens if a tree branch breaks the wire path outside?

• A. The electricity just jumps over the branch
• B. The lights turn a different color
• C. The circuit is broken and the lights go out
• D. The electricity turns into wind

3. Which of these is a way that power plants spin their giant turbines?

• A. By using boiling water steam
• B. By using giant spoons
• C. By shaking the ground
• D. By painting the blades

4. Why can't we store electricity easily like we store water in a cup?

• A. It is too heavy
• B. It is too fast and must be used as it is made
• C. It disappears if it sits still
• D. It tries to fly away