Worksheet Unit 12 ( Circuits and switches ) Science Grade 4

1-Match the following:

1 Circuit A A device used to turn on or off an electrical appliance.

2 Electric current B Is the circuit in which the appliances are connected in a line
, one after the other.
3 Series circuit C The complete path along which electricity flows.
4 Switch D Is the circuit in which the current flows through different branches.
5 Parallel circuit E Electricity which flows through a material.
1………. 2………. 3……….. 4 ………. 5………..

2-Fill in the blanks:

1-If there is a gap in the circuit , it is called …………………………………….

2-All electrical appliances that we use in our lives are powered by………………………..or……………………..

3-Electricity can be produced from wind , ……………………….and……………………….

4-When the switch is turned off , the circuit becomes ………………………………..

5-……………………………….is an example for a battery-powered appliance.

6-……………………………….is an example for a mains –powered appliance.

3-Answer the following:

What is the difference conductors and insulators?

conductors Insulators

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4-Compare series and parallel circuit with drawing .

Series circuit Parallel circuit

1-………………………………………………………. 1-……………………………………………………………..

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2-………………………………………………………. 2-……………………………………………………………..

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3-………………………………………………………. 3-………………………………………………………………

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By: Rabab Abo ElEzz.