Magnetism And Electricity Test For 4th Grade! Trivia Quiz

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    An electrical circuit is

    • The path the mud flows
    • The path the electrical current flows
    • The path the truth flows
    • The path the sea fish flow
    • The path the earth tilts
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Are you ready for your 4th-grade magnetism and electricity test? Here is a quiz for you. Magnetism and electricity are mutually dependent on one another. Electricity creates magnetism and vice versa. Whenever you have a traveling charge, you have magnetism. Forces can be applied at a distance between magnetism and electricity. For example, static electricity can attract objects without even touching them. It shouldn’t be a shock when you pass this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    What allows the flow of electricity?

    • A Closed Circuit

    • A pop quiz

    • A new pair of shoes

    • The big ball

    • The teeter totter

    Correct Answer
    A. A Closed Circuit
    Explanation
    A closed circuit allows the flow of electricity because it forms a complete path for the electrical current to travel. When a circuit is closed, it means that there is a continuous loop or connection between the power source, such as a battery or outlet, and the electrical device or load. This allows the electrons to flow from the power source through the circuit and back again, enabling the transfer of electrical energy and the functioning of the device.

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  • 3. 

    Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer

    • Played checkers

    • Rode their bicycles

    • Developed the light bulb

    • Ate pizza

    • Flew kites

    Correct Answer
    A. Developed the light bulb
    Explanation
    Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer developed the light bulb. This answer is supported by the fact that the question mentions the two individuals and their activities, and out of all the options, developing the light bulb is the most significant and relevant accomplishment associated with them.

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  • 4. 

    Unlike charges

    • Make balloons

    • Attract

    • Heat fans

    • Make breadsticks

    • Eat tofu

    Correct Answer
    A. Attract
  • 5. 

    A giant electrical discharge or spark

    • Lightning

    • Taradactyle eggs

    • Alien star ships

    • Piggy back rides

    • Toothpaste flavor red and orange mixed together with salt

    Correct Answer
    A. Lightning
    Explanation
    Lightning refers to a giant electrical discharge or spark that occurs during a thunderstorm. It is a natural phenomenon caused by the build-up of electrical charges in the atmosphere. When the electrical potential difference between the clouds and the ground becomes too great, it results in a rapid discharge of electricity in the form of a bright flash of light, commonly known as lightning. This discharge can occur within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.

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  • 6. 

    A Closed Circuit allows

    • The flow of electricity.

    • The mountain bike to jump over the hill.

    • The white piece of paper to burn up.

    • Object to the new president.

    • Support the science teacher.

    Correct Answer
    A. The flow of electricity.
    Explanation
    A closed circuit allows the flow of electricity because it forms a complete pathway for the electric current to travel. In a closed circuit, the electrical energy can flow from the power source, through the wires or conductors, and back to the power source, enabling the electrical devices or components to work properly. Without a closed circuit, the flow of electricity would be interrupted, and the electrical devices would not function.

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  • 7. 

    An Open Circuit

    • Sees many flags in the sea.

    • Has to much time to spend playing video games.

    • Prevents the flow of electrical current.

    • Allows his mind to focus on the correct answer.

    • Knows the correct answer.

    Correct Answer
    A. Prevents the flow of electrical current.
    Explanation
    An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, meaning that there is a gap or break in the path for the electrical current to flow. This interruption in the circuit prevents the flow of electrical current, as the current cannot pass through the open circuit. Therefore, the correct answer is "prevents the flow of electrical current."

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  • 8. 

    Has a single path for the current to follow

    • Mars

    • The Moon

    • A SERIES CIRCUIT

    • The Sun

    • Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. A SERIES CIRCUIT
    Explanation
    A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where the components are connected in a single path, one after the other. In a series circuit, the current has only one path to follow, flowing through each component in the circuit. This means that the current is the same at every point in the circuit. Therefore, the given statement "Has a single path for the current to follow" accurately describes a series circuit.

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  • 9. 

    Since like charges repel, every ______ _______  ________ is now trying to get away from every other hair. The best way is to stand straight up

    • Elephant in the zoo

    • Mud house person

    • Hair on your head

    • Tuna fish caserole

    • Sea horse

    Correct Answer
    A. Hair on your head
  • 10. 

    Positive charges build upon the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud.

    • 1st part of producing lightning

    • Has nothing to do with lightning

    • Was a trip to West Indies

    • Was the Grand Canyon

    • Is a trip to The Empire State Building

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st part of producing lightning
    Explanation
    The given statement states that positive charges build upon the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud. This is the first part of producing lightning, as it sets up the necessary conditions for a lightning strike to occur.

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  • 11. 

    A._________ ___________ is the build up of B. ____________ ____________ (positive and negative) on an object.

    • A. Ice cream B. hot fudge Sunday

    • A. Peanut butter B. Jelly

    • A. static electricity B. electrical charges

    • A. Milk B. Cookies

    • A. Fun B. Sun

    Correct Answer
    A. A. static electricity B. electrical charges
    Explanation
    Static electricity is the build up of electrical charges (positive and negative) on an object. This answer correctly identifies the phenomenon described in the question. Ice cream, hot fudge Sunday, peanut butter, jelly, milk, cookies, fun, and sun do not pertain to the concept of static electricity or electrical charges.

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  • 12. 

    A.Certain materials conduct electricity and B. Other materials are nonconductors

    • The bee hive

    • The cheese fries

    • This is called Electricity

    • Fan and wind

    • See and saw

    Correct Answer
    A. This is called Electricity
    Explanation
    The given answer does not directly relate to the question or the provided statements. It seems to be a random collection of unrelated words or phrases. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a meaningful explanation for this answer.

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  • 13. 

    Electrical current is the

    • The gorilla

    • Flow of negative charges

    • The water temperature

    • The riverboat

    • A man

    Correct Answer
    A. Flow of negative charges
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "flow of negative charges" because electrical current refers to the movement of electric charges, specifically the movement of negatively charged particles such as electrons. When these charges flow through a conductor, it creates an electric current.

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  • 14. 

     _________ _____________ and Louis Latimer developed the light bulb.

    • Tom Jones

    • Bill Clinton

    • Thomas Edison

    • George Washington

    • Pink Floyd

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Edison
    Explanation
    Thomas Edison is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the inventor of the light bulb. He successfully developed and patented a practical and commercially viable version of the electric light bulb in the late 19th century. Edison's contributions to the field of electricity and lighting revolutionized the way we live and work, making him a key figure in technological advancements.

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  • 15. 

    The light bulb was developed by

    • A. Louis Latimer B. Thomas Edison

    • A. Thomas the tank engine B. Josie and Eddy

    • A.Suzzie and Mikey B.Mary and Billy

    • A.Al Capone B.Dick Tracey

    • The twin fighting bulls

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Louis Latimer B. Thomas Edison
    Explanation
    The correct answer is B. Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison is credited with developing the modern electric light bulb. He improved upon the designs of previous inventors and successfully created a long-lasting and practical incandescent light bulb. Louis Latimer, while an important figure in the development of the light bulb, was not the primary inventor.

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  • 16. 

    Static Electricity

    • Is the build up of electrical charges (+) positive & (-) negative on an object.

    • Has not room for fire

    • Waits for no one

    • Sees thru water

    • Has icebergs for buildings

    Correct Answer
    A. Is the build up of electrical charges (+) positive & (-) negative on an object.
  • 17. 

    When negative charges jump between the cloud and the ground, there is a giant electrical discharge or spark

    • Watches too much T.V. on the bod tube

    • 3rd step to production of lighting

    • Sky diving

    • Skipping rope

    • Wrestling

    Correct Answer
    A. 3rd step to production of lighting
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "3rd step to production of lighting". This answer is correct because it accurately describes the process of lightning production. The statement in the question about negative charges jumping between the cloud and the ground refers to the movement of electrical charges during a lightning strike. The discharge or spark that occurs is a result of this movement of charges, which is the third step in the production of lightning. The other options mentioned in the question, such as watching TV, skydiving, skipping rope, and wrestling, are unrelated to the process of lightning production.

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  • 18. 

    Electricity is when

    • A.Certain materials conduct electricity and B. Other materials are nonconductors

    • A balloon in the ocean

    • The waves on the water

    • A surfer rides the tidal waves

    • Eats fish

    Correct Answer
    A. A.Certain materials conduct electricity and B. Other materials are nonconductors
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A and B. This is because certain materials, known as conductors, allow the flow of electricity through them, while other materials, known as nonconductors or insulators, do not allow the flow of electricity. The examples given in the question, such as a balloon in the ocean, waves on the water, a surfer riding tidal waves, and eating fish, are not relevant to the concept of electricity and conductors/nonconductors.

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  • 19. 

    Like charges

    • Like pokemon

    • Repel

    • Sit down

    • Eat sushi

    • Wear bikini's

    Correct Answer
    A. Repel
  • 20. 

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _charge makes the balloon move towards the wall and stick there even after you move your hand. It also pulls the hair on your arm towards the balloon, even though your arm is not touching it. When the balloon does touch your arm, it loses its electric charge

    • Unlike (charges attract, so the balloon sticks to you)

    • Don't like each other

    • Live next door to each other

    • See each other out for dinner

    • Eat tuna fish

    Correct Answer
    A. Unlike (charges attract, so the balloon sticks to you)
    Explanation
    Charges attract each other, so when the balloon is charged, it is attracted to the opposite charges on the wall and sticks there. This is why the balloon moves towards the wall and sticks there even after you move your hand away. The same principle applies to the hair on your arm. The charged balloon attracts the opposite charges in the hair, causing it to be pulled towards the balloon. When the balloon touches your arm, it loses its electric charge and the attraction is no longer present.

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  • 21. 

    A Parallel circuit 

    • Has a beam of light flowing from its headlights

    • Is one that has more than on path for an electric current

    • Eats metal

    • Sits on the stairs all day doing very little if anything productive

    • Meets study partners

    Correct Answer
    A. Is one that has more than on path for an electric current
    Explanation
    A parallel circuit is one that has more than one path for an electric current. In a parallel circuit, the current has multiple branches and can flow through each branch independently. This allows for different devices or components in the circuit to operate independently of each other.

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  • 22. 

    This leaves the ground and the objects on the ground with positive charges.

    • The Milky way

    • Planet Earth

    • Jupiter

    • Positive charges build up on the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud.

    • Neptune

    Correct Answer
    A. Positive charges build up on the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud.
    Explanation
    As a cloud moves through the atmosphere, it encounters different charges in the air and on the ground. The movement of the cloud causes positive charges to accumulate at the top and negative charges to accumulate at the bottom. This is due to the separation of charges caused by the movement of water droplets and ice particles within the cloud. The positive charges at the top of the cloud are attracted to the negative charges on the ground, creating an imbalance of charges that can lead to lightning strikes.

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  • 23. 

    __________occurs when, 1. Positive charges build upon the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud. 2. This leaves the ground and the objects on the ground with positive charges. 3. When negative charges jump between the cloud and the ground, there is a giant electrical discharge or spark

    • Suzzie Snow flake

    • Blizzard

    • Lightning

    • Avalanche

    • Overflowing river

    Correct Answer
    A. Lightning
  • 24. 

    What prevents the flow of electrical current?

    • A closed circuit

    • An open circuit

    • The rainbow

    • The sea

    • The mountain

    Correct Answer
    A. An open circuit
    Explanation
    An open circuit prevents the flow of electrical current. In an open circuit, there is a gap or break in the circuit, which interrupts the flow of electrons. This means that the circuit is incomplete, and the current cannot travel from the power source to the load or device. Unlike a closed circuit where the current can flow continuously in a loop, an open circuit acts as a barrier to the flow of electricity.

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  • 25. 

    Since __________ charges repel, every hair on your head is now trying to get away from every other hair. The best way is to stand straight up. 

    • Unlike

    • Dislike

    • Looklike

    • Welike

    • Like

    Correct Answer
    A. Like
    Explanation
    Like charges repel, meaning that they push away from each other. In this case, the hair on your head carries a positive charge and is trying to get away from every other hair, which also carries a positive charge. The best way for the hair to achieve this is by standing straight up, as it allows the hairs to move as far away from each other as possible.

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  • 26. 

    An Electrical Circuit  allows  the flow of electricity and Open Circuit prevents the flow of electrical current.

    • True

    • False

    • Maybe

    • Who knows

    • I know

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An electrical circuit is designed to allow the flow of electricity, providing a complete path for the current to travel. It consists of interconnected components such as wires, resistors, and capacitors. On the other hand, an open circuit does not provide a complete path for the current to flow, resulting in the prevention of electrical current. This can occur when a switch is open or when there is a break in the circuit. Therefore, the statement "An Electrical Circuit allows the flow of electricity and Open Circuit prevents the flow of electrical current" is true.

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  • 27. 

    Thomas Edison and ______ _____________  developed the light bulb.

    • Joe Lewis

    • Louis Latimer

    • Benjamin Baniker

    • The Twins of Tower Oz

    • The Flintstones

    Correct Answer
    A. Louis Latimer
    Explanation
    Louis Latimer is the correct answer because he was an African American inventor and draftsman who worked closely with Thomas Edison. Latimer played a crucial role in the development and improvement of the light bulb, specifically by inventing a carbon filament that made the bulbs more efficient and longer-lasting. His contributions were instrumental in making electric lighting more practical and accessible to the public.

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  • 28. 

    Lightning occurs when

    • Positive charges build up on the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud.

    • This leaves the ground and the objects on the ground with positive charges.

    • When negative charges jump between the cloud and the ground, there is a giant electrical discharge or spark.

    • The moon is dark.

    • The pyramids face the sun on a very hot day.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Positive charges build up on the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud.
    A. This leaves the ground and the objects on the ground with positive charges.
    A. When negative charges jump between the cloud and the ground, there is a giant electrical discharge or spark.
    Explanation
    Lightning occurs when positive charges build up on the top of the cloud and negative charges build up on the bottom of the cloud. This charge separation leaves the ground and the objects on the ground with positive charges. When the electrical potential difference becomes large enough, negative charges jump between the cloud and the ground, resulting in a giant electrical discharge or spark, which we perceive as lightning.

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