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What is needed for an electric charge to happen?
What is needed for an electric charge to happen?
- A complete closed circuit
- An open circuit
- A power source like a battery
- Electrons to be able to move freely from atom to atom (correct)
Which type of material does not transfer electricity?
Which type of material does not transfer electricity?
- Iron
- Rubber (correct)
- Wood
- Nickel
What happens in a short circuit?
What happens in a short circuit?
- The circuit becomes open
- A gap or switch prevents electron flow
- Electrons flow freely through the circuit (correct)
- There isn't an electrical device present
Which type of circuit has a complete circuit without gaps?
Which type of circuit has a complete circuit without gaps?
What happens in an open circuit?
What happens in an open circuit?
What is the main purpose of electricity as discussed in the lesson?
What is the main purpose of electricity as discussed in the lesson?
What is the role of a power source, such as a battery, in an electrical circuit?
What is the role of a power source, such as a battery, in an electrical circuit?
What is the primary reason for comets having a visible tail when they approach the sun?
What is the primary reason for comets having a visible tail when they approach the sun?
What is the primary force that holds galaxies like the Milky Way together?
What is the primary force that holds galaxies like the Milky Way together?
Which celestial body is believed to be at the center of our solar system?
Which celestial body is believed to be at the center of our solar system?
What causes a meteor to glow as it enters Earth's atmosphere?
What causes a meteor to glow as it enters Earth's atmosphere?
Which term refers to the act of traveling around the sun?
Which term refers to the act of traveling around the sun?
What is a common location where many asteroids can be found in our solar system?
What is a common location where many asteroids can be found in our solar system?
What was the name of the first man-made satellite launched into space?
What was the name of the first man-made satellite launched into space?
What type of star is the Sun considered to be?
What type of star is the Sun considered to be?
What is a full moon?
What is a full moon?
Which phase of the moon comes after a full moon?
Which phase of the moon comes after a full moon?
What does rotation mean?
What does rotation mean?
What is the imaginary line that runs through the center of Mercury called?
What is the imaginary line that runs through the center of Mercury called?
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Which planet is closest to the sun?
What causes day and night on Earth?
What causes day and night on Earth?
What phase comes after the waxing gibbous phase of the moon?
What phase comes after the waxing gibbous phase of the moon?
Which planet is the smallest in our solar system?
Which planet is the smallest in our solar system?
What gives way to the new moon phase?
What gives way to the new moon phase?
What type of circuit has a gap or a switch, preventing electrons from flowing?
What type of circuit has a gap or a switch, preventing electrons from flowing?
Which of the following is a good example of an insulator material?
Which of the following is a good example of an insulator material?
What is necessary for an electric charge to occur?
What is necessary for an electric charge to occur?
Which material is commonly used as a conductor of electricity?
Which material is commonly used as a conductor of electricity?
What is the primary role of a power source in an electrical circuit?
What is the primary role of a power source in an electrical circuit?
Why should one be cautious around electricity according to the lesson?
Why should one be cautious around electricity according to the lesson?
What must an electrical circuit have in order for it to operate correctly?
What must an electrical circuit have in order for it to operate correctly?
Why are insulators like rubber and wood important in handling electricity?
Why are insulators like rubber and wood important in handling electricity?
What is the main difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids?
What is the main difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids?
Where can many asteroids be found in our Solar System?
Where can many asteroids be found in our Solar System?
What is the purpose of satellites mentioned in the lesson?
What is the purpose of satellites mentioned in the lesson?
Why do some meteors create a glowing effect as they enter Earth's atmosphere?
Why do some meteors create a glowing effect as they enter Earth's atmosphere?
What is the source of energy that provides heat and light on Earth?
What is the source of energy that provides heat and light on Earth?
What is the center of the Milky Way galaxy believed to contain?
What is the center of the Milky Way galaxy believed to contain?
What is the phase of the moon when the entire face is lit up facing Earth?
What is the phase of the moon when the entire face is lit up facing Earth?
Which phase of the moon occurs when the side facing Earth is dark and not visible?
Which phase of the moon occurs when the side facing Earth is dark and not visible?
What is the term for when a celestial body appears to increase in size from Earth's perspective?
What is the term for when a celestial body appears to increase in size from Earth's perspective?
What celestial body spins very slowly on its axis but orbits the sun very fast in an egg-shaped pattern?
What celestial body spins very slowly on its axis but orbits the sun very fast in an egg-shaped pattern?
What imaginary line runs through the center of Earth and causes day and night due to the Earth's rotation?
What imaginary line runs through the center of Earth and causes day and night due to the Earth's rotation?
Which planet is believed to contain the element iron and is closest to the sun?
Which planet is believed to contain the element iron and is closest to the sun?
What type of planet is Mercury in terms of size in the solar system?
What type of planet is Mercury in terms of size in the solar system?
What is the phase of the moon that comes just before a new moon?
What is the phase of the moon that comes just before a new moon?
What term describes when a celestial body appears to decrease in size from Earth's perspective?
What term describes when a celestial body appears to decrease in size from Earth's perspective?
