Magnetism Mini Test Review

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Which of the following metals is not magnetic?

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Zinc

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Likes _________ and opposites attract.

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repel

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Is Earth's magnetic north the geographic north?

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False

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What is the largest magnet?

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The Earth

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Two magnets can attract or repel. True or False?

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True

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North pole and South pole.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is a lodestone?

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A naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite.

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What is the Earth's magnetic field?

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A magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space, protecting the planet from solar wind.