Electric River: Understanding Electric Current
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
53
Electric current is like a river. But instead of water, it s full of electricity! We can t see it, but we see its work when our lights shine and toys move. It comes from big places called power plants. Always remember, never play with plugs or wires because they can be dangerous.
Question 1
What is electric current similar to?
A
An ocean
B
A mountain
C
A river
Explanation. The text compares electric current to a river, flowing with electricity instead of water.
D
A forest
E
A desert
Question 2
What can we see from electric current?
A
The electricity
B
The wires
C
The power plants
D
Its work
Explanation. The text specifies that we can t see electricity itself but we can see its work when lights shine and toys move.
E
None of the above
Question 3
Where does electric current come from?
A
Batteries
B
Solar panels
C
Wind turbines
D
Power plants
Explanation. In the text, it is stated that electric current comes from big places called power plants.
E
All of the above
Question 4
Should you play with plugs or wires?
A
Yes, always
B
Yes, but only with supervision
C
No, never
Explanation. The text clearly mentions that you should never play with plugs or wires because they can be dangerous.
D
Only if you re bored
E
Only if you use rubber gloves
Question 5
What is inside an electric current?
A
Water
B
Air
C
Electricity
Explanation. The text compares electric current to a river but instead of water, it s full of electricity.
D
Fire
E
None of the above
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