Magnets and Scientific Process Quiz

Which of the following objects is most likely to be attracted to a magnet?

• Wooden spoon

• Plastic cup

• Iron nail

• Glass bottle

What is the north pole of a magnet?

• The part that attracts wood

• The part that attracts metal

• The part that repels other magnets

• The part that attracts other magnets

What should be the first step in the scientific process?

• Conducting an experiment

• Making a hypothesis

• Asking a question

• Analyzing the data

Which of these materials will not be attracted to a magnet?

• Copper coin

• Steel paperclip

• Iron key

• Nickel coin

If a magnet is cut in half, what happens to the pieces?

• They lose their magnetic properties

• Each piece becomes a new magnet with a north and south pole

• They become weaker magnets

• They become stronger magnets

What does a scientist do after collecting data from an experiment?

• Make a hypothesis

• Form a question

• Analyze the data

• Jump to conclusions

Which of the following statements about magnets is true?

• Magnets can attract plastic

• Magnets have only one pole

• Magnets can repel other magnets

• Magnets are not affected by temperature

Which tool would you use to find out if an object is magnetic?

• Ruler

• Magnet

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

What is a hypothesis?

• A guess based on no information

• A question you want to answer

• An educated guess that can be tested

• A statement of facts

What happens when two north poles of magnets are brought close to each other?

• They attract each other

• They jump away from each other

• They repel each other

• They stick together