Magnetism Review

How does a material become a magnet?

How is a conductor different from an insulator? Give two examples of each

What are the basic parts of an electric current?

How does Earth act like a magnet?

What are the magnetic properties of the Earth?

What is the rule for the different magnetic poles? When they are pushed towards each other

• opposites poles attract, like repel

• like poles attract; opposites repel

• like create a new magnet

• opposite break magnets

What parts are included in the basic structure of a circuit?

• energy source

• switch

• power strip

• resistor

• north pole

What is the region where magnetic forces act is called?

• line of force

• magnetic field

• pole

• field of attraction

An example of ferromagnetic material is

• plastic

• wood

• copper

• iron

What is the region where Earth's magnetic field is found?

• atmosphere

• stratosphere

• aurora

• magnetosphere