Magnetism Quiz 1

Any material that attracts iron and materials that contain iron is called a ____________.

• north pole

• south pole

• magnet

• solenoid

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The attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials is called ______________________.

• resistance

• magnetism

• electric current

• gravitational field

Two south magnetic poles that are brought near each other ____________________.

• attract

• shake hands

• thumb wrestle

• repel

A north magnetic pole brought near a south magnetic pole ____________________.

• attract

• repel

• agree to have a power lunch

• develop a sitcom

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The strongest magnetic force on a magnet occurs ___________________.

• at the sides

• at the north pole only

• at the south pole only

• at the north and south poles

Magnetic force and gravitational force are examples of _____________________.

• contact forces

• magic

• non-contact forces

• holla-ballew

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The area of magnetic force around a magnet is called the _____________.

• sweet spot

• magnetic field

• gravitational field

• force zone

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On earth a compass needle will align itself with _______________________.

• the eastern sky

  (it points east)

• the western sky

  (it points west)

• the moon

  (it points up)

• earth's magnetic field

  (it points north)

Which of the following substances can be used to make a magnet?

• iron

• lead

• gold

• aluminum

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In North America, many species of birds fly south during the winter to live in warmer temperatures. These birds have an internal compass that allows them to navigate to their winter homes. The inner compass of a bird is aligned with the ___________________ to help them navigate. 

• 1. The gravitational field of Earth

• The magnetic field of Earth

• The gravitational field of the Moon

• The magnetic field of the ocean currents