Magnetism - Magnets: Types and Uses Quiz

According to the text, an electromagnetic force is used in what kind of motors?

• cars, trains, and airplanes

• telephones, helicopters, and laptops

• cameras, telescopes, and radios

• televisions, computers, and motorcycles

What does the author describe in the text?

• The author describes common types of magnets, how electricity and magnets work together, how magnets are used in the health field, and new uses for magnets.

• The author describes new uses for magnets and how magnets are often used in schools and workplaces to help students and businesses create a more organized environment.

• The author describes the dangerous aspects of using magnets in our day-to-day lives, how magnets are being made safer, and how magnet advocates are arguing for their use.

• The author describes common types of magnets, how magnets are made, where they can be found in the earth, and the importance of magnets in our home appliances and cars.

What can you conclude about magnets based on this information?

• People rely on magnets every day for common household needs and transportation.

• Electromagnets are an important part of the motors in boats and jetskis.

• Magnets are rarely used by people because there have been advances in electricity.

• It is impossible for any household appliances to work without electromagnets.

Based on the text, what can you infer about magnets?

• Magnets are mined similar to mining for gold.

• Magnets on our refrigerator doors help it run.

• Magnets are a difficult resource to find and use.

• Magnets make our lives easier in many ways.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Magnets are helpful in many different ways.

• Magnets improve household appliances.

• Magnetism is a mysterious force.

• Magnets are really important to doctors.

As used in the text, what does the word 'convenient' mean?

• easy or simple

• hard or confusing

• boring or predictable

• interesting and exciting

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Many electrical motors require electromagnets to run _______ the magnetic force that runs the motors is created when an electrical current flows through a coil of wire.

• across

• against

• despite

• since

According to the text, how have magnets helped doctors?

• Magnets have helped doctors diagnose and treat problems inside the body without making an incision.

• Magnets have helped doctors create new medical equipment.

• Magnets have helped doctors improve their health.

• Magnets have helped doctors perform surgeries more efficiently.

How might you describe Japan's use of magnets? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• Japan's use of magnets is not mentioned in the text.

• Japan's use of magnets is limited to household appliances.

• Japan's use of magnets is focused on transportation, such as a special train that runs on magnets and levitates over the tracks.

• Japan's use of magnets is primarily for medical purposes.