Unit 4 Test Review

Front

What makes the needle in a compass point north?

Back

Magnetism is the force that makes the needle in a compass align with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north.

Front

Magnets attract things that contain _____________.

Back

Magnets attract materials that contain iron.

Front

A magnet has a __________ and __________ pole.

Back

A magnet has a north and south pole.

Front

Which of these natural materials is magnetic?

Back

Iron is a natural material that is magnetic.

Front

Where is a magnet the strongest?

Back

A magnet is strongest at its poles.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.

Front

What are the two types of magnets?

Back

The two types of magnets are permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

When you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

The magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

Front

What is the difference between a north pole and a south pole of a magnet?

Back

The north pole of a magnet is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north, while the south pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south.