Magnets

Front

What characteristics do magnetic substances have?

Back

They can push or pull objects without touching them

Front

What subject is attracted to a magnet?

Back

Iron

Front

Ancient people discovered magnetic rocks called lodestone. What did they use them for? Options: fires, compasses, sculptures, weapons

Back

compasses

Front

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

they repel

Front

How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

Back

It has north and south poles

Front

What is our best evidence that Earth has a magnetic field?

Back

A compass needle lines up with it

Front

Where is Earth's magnetic field strongest? Options: Along the outside lines, Along the inside lines on either side, Where the lines are close together at the poles, In the space outside of the lines

Back

Where the lines are close together at the poles

Front

Earth's magnetic field and a bar magnet attract particles to the same locations. Where are they?

Back

The north and south poles

Front

Why does a compass needle point north?

Back

It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field

Front

When two magnets attract, they ______________

Back

pull together