Exploring Magnets Quiz

What device did sailors use to find directions in the olden days?

• Astrolabe

• GPS

• Magnetic compass

• Sextant

What are naturally occurring magnets called?

• Bar magnets

• Artificial magnets

• Ring magnets

• Lodestones

Which of the following materials is magnetic?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Iron

• Glass

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close together?

• They stick together

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• They rotate

What is the North-seeking pole of a magnet?

• The heaviest part of the magnet

• The end that points south

• The middle of the magnet

• The end that points north

What is the purpose of a magnetic compass?

• To create electricity

• To attract metals

• To find directions

• To measure temperature

What happens to iron filings when placed near a magnet?

• They stick to the magnet

• They change color

• They disappear

• They float away

Which of the following is a non-magnetic material?

• Nickel

• Rubber

• Cobalt

• Copper

What is the result of breaking a magnet?

• It creates a single pole

• It creates two new magnets

• It becomes a non-magnetic material

• It loses its magnetism

What is the shape of the needle in a magnetic compass?

• Square

• Circular

• Triangular

• Needle-shaped