Magnetism Quiz

What are the two types of poles that magnets have?

• North and South

• East and West

• Positive and Negative

• Top and Bottom

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What is magnetism?

• A type of electricity

• A force that attracts or repels certain materials

• A form of light

• A chemical reaction

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Which materials are naturally magnetic?

• Copper, silver, and gold

• Iron, nickel, and cobalt

• Aluminum, zinc, and lead

• Plastic, wood, and glass

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What are the two ends of a magnet called?

• Edges

• Corners

• Poles

• Sides

How do like magnetic poles interact with each other?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They have no effect on each other

• They merge together

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How do opposite magnetic poles interact with each other?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They have no effect on each other

• They merge together

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What is a magnetic field?

• A region around a magnet where its influence can be felt

• A type of electric current

• A type of gravitational force

• A region where light is absorbed

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What do magnetic field lines represent?

• The color of the magnet

• The direction and strength of the magnetic force

• The temperature of the magnet

• The weight of the magnet

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How does Earth act in terms of magnetism?

• As a giant magnet

• As a giant battery

• As a giant insulator

• As a giant conductor

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What do compass needles align with?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's gravitational field

• The Earth's electric field

• The Earth's thermal field