Electric Circuits Worksheet
A Grade 7 Science worksheet covering fundamental concepts of electric circuits, including components, types, and functions.
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Electric Circuits Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blanks, write your answer on the line provided. For short answer questions, use the lines provided below the question.
1. Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of a simple electric circuit?
Power source
Conductor
Insulator
Load
2. What happens to the current in a series circuit if one bulb burns out?
It increases
It decreases
It stops flowing
It flows in reverse
3. A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is called a .
4. In a circuit, there is only one path for the electricity to flow.
5. The unit for measuring electric current is the .
6. In a parallel circuit, if one component breaks, the others will still function.
True
False
7. A switch is used to open or close an electric circuit.
True
False
8. Draw a simple closed circuit diagram using a battery, a switch, and a light bulb. Label each component.

9. Explain the difference between a conductor and an insulator, and give one example of each.