Glencoe Science Level Red

Chapter 7: Electricity and Magnetism

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which of these does not have an electric charge?
A)electron
B)proton
C)neutron
D)insulator
2
An object is electrically charged if the amounts of positive and negative charge it contains are not _______.
A)negative
B)equal
C)positive
D)increased
3
_______ are materials in which electric charges do not move easily.
A)Conductors
B)Circuits
C)Metals
D)Insulators
4
Lightning occurs when the _______ on a storm cloud causes charging by induction on the ground or another cloud.
A)static charge
B)neutral charge
C)positive charge
D)negative charge
5
Which of these is an example of electric discharge?
A)articles of clothing sticking together
B)spark between your hand and the doorknob
C)trees
D)rubbing your cat's fur with a balloon
6
_______ can prevent damage caused to buildings by lightning strikes.
A)Insulating
B)Grounding
C)Conducting
D)Charging
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