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Electricity
Test on Science 6 Electricity
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Science
6th Grade
05/10/2016

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Describe a Series Circuit
Definition
A circuit that has one complete loop
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Like charges repel _______. Charges that are opposite _______ each other.
Definition
Like, attract
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What is Static electricity
Definition
Electricity that doesn't move
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Provide two examples f where you can find static electricity
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Photocopiers, balloons on your head, feet on carpet, etc
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Where can you find static electrici in nature? How does it work?
Definition
Lighting. Static forms in the atmosphere by particles rubbing together and then all of it shoots out at once
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Define Insulator
Definition
Does not help electricity flow through
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Define parallel circuit
Definition
Multiple paths electricity can take
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Define a battery
Definition
Can be rechargeable is portable, modern version of voltaic pile
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Define troubleshooting
Definition
Used to help solve electrical problems
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Define electromagnet
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Is a type of temporary magnet that can turn off and on
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Define renewable
Definition
Energy source that does not run on
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Define non-renewable
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Energy source that can run out or be used up
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Define conductor
Definition
Allows electricity to flow through it
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What did the ancient Greeks discover
Definition
Static electricity
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Who is lungi Galvani
Definition
He discovered electricity in a frog's leg
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What year did Saskatchewan get electricity
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1890
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What are the five main energy transformations
Definition
Light, Sound, Motion, Magnetism
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Name 2 safety tips for electricity
Definition
Never fly a kite near a power line, avoid electronics during a thunder storm, etc
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What does Electricity generation mean?
Definition
People MAKING electricity
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What does electricity distribution mean
Definition
People SENDING electricity
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What does electricity conservation mean
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People REDUCING or SAVING electricity
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Who is Alexander Graham bell
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1875 he invented the telephone
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Who is Cyril Duquet
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1878 he invented phone receiver
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Who is Reginald A. Fessenden
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1900 invented first wireless voice message
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Who is Guglielmo Marconi?
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He expanded on Reginal A. Fessenden's idea
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Name 2 ways we can conserve electricity
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Install solar powered lights, use windows for lighting
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