1) Electricity flows in a closed path called a) a route b) a circuit c) an electrical panel d) an outlet 2) Which of these correctly describes the path electricity takes to get from power lines to homes? a) service wires, transformer, power lines, electrical panel b) transformer, service wires, electrical panel, power lines c) power lines, transformer, service wires, electrical panel d) electrical panel, power lines, transformer, service wires 3) An example of a good conductor that allows electricity to flow through it is a) rubber b) glass c) water d) fire 4) An example of an insulator that does not allow electricity to flow easily through it is a) specially tested rubber gloves b) copper wire c) an aluminum ladder d) a silver fork 5) While in your house during an electrical storm, which is the safest thing to do? a) take a bath b) email your friend c) talk on the telephone d) read a book 6) Electricity is always looking for the easiest path to the a) sky b) ground c) house d) school 7) What should you not do if you see a fallen power line? a) stay far away b) touch it c) call 999 to report the fallen line d) warn others to stay away 8) Why is it important to call the underground utility locator service before starting a digging project? a) to avoid hitting buried electric lines b) to find out what to do with the dirt c) to ask what size shovel to use d) to get a map from them 9) Why can most birds stand on power lines and not get shocked? a) they don’t give electricity a path to the ground b) they are just lucky c) their feathers are non conductive d) they don’t have enough water in their bodies 10) Which of these is not a safe thing to do if someone is being shocked by electricity? a) turn off the main power to the house b) call 999 for help c) stay away from the person d) touch the person

Basic Electricity Safety

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