Science Y 2-3 How a compass works

How many poles does the earth have?

• One

• Two

• Four

Which part of the earth is magnetic?

• The core

• The crust

• The mantle

The core has 2 layers. They are called the _________ and the __________.

• inner core,outer core

• central core,minor core

What is in the core that makes it magnetic?

• Iron

• Gold

• Metal

What does a compass help us find?

• Direction

• A map

• An address

A compass will always show true south.

• True

• False

A compass will always show true ___________.

• south

• east

• west

• north

What is the pointing part of the compass called?

• Dial

• Needle

• Magnetic ring

If earth was NOT magnetic, would a compass be able to work?

• Yes, it would

• No, it would not

What can the magnetic core of the earth do to help birds?

• It helps them to find directions

• It helps them to fly

• It helps them to land safely