REVIEW Unit 2 Flashcard REVIEW

Front

What is the direction opposite to East?

Back

West

Front

What is the term for the area located to the left of a reference point when facing North?

Back

West

Front

How many cardinal directions are there?

Back

Four: North, South, East, West.

Front

What is the term for the point that is directly opposite to the South?

Back

North

Front

What is the definition of a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain materials.

Front

What are the two types of poles in a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a North and South pole.

Front

What is the significance of the North pole of a magnet?

Back

It is the pole that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic North.

Front

What is the significance of the South pole of a magnet?

Back

It is the pole that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic South.

Front

What is the term for the area located to the right of a reference point when facing North?

Back

East