Quiz on Magnetic Earth

What is a compass?

• A model of Earth

• A magnetic field

• A device that points north

• A type of magnet

What does a magnetic field represent?

• The strength of a magnet

• The weight of a magnet

• The space around a magnet

• The color of a magnet

Which direction do magnetic field lines always form?

• From the north pole to the south pole

• From the south pole to the north pole

• In a circular pattern

• Randomly in all directions

What causes Earth's magnetic field?

• Movements in the liquid part of the Earth's core

• The rotation of the Earth

• The presence of iron in the crust

• Solar winds

Why is the bar magnet drawn with its south-seeking pole near the Earth's North Pole?

• To show the Earth's magnetic field

• To represent magnetic attraction

• To indicate the Earth's rotation

• To illustrate compass behavior

What is the effect of a magnet's field?

• It can change the temperature

• It can attract or repel other magnets

• It can create light

• It can produce sound

What is represented by the magnetic field lines?

• The direction of magnetic force

• The color of the magnet

• The strength of the magnet

• The size of the magnet

Is there actually a magnet inside the Earth?

• No, it is a representation

• Yes, it is a giant magnet

• Yes, it is made of iron

• No, it is just a theory

What type of interaction occurs when two magnets are brought close together?

• Absorption

• Attraction or repulsion

• Friction

• Reflection

What is the primary purpose of a compass?

• To determine direction

• To measure distance

• To find magnetic fields

• To locate minerals