Magnet and Electricity Quiz

What is a magnet?

• A piece of metal that attracts certain objects

• A type of paper

• A block of wood

What are the two ends of a magnet called?

• Top and bottom

• North and south poles

• Left and right sides

Where is a magnet's force the strongest?

• In the middle

• At the poles

• All over the magnet

What happens when two north poles of magnets are put together?

• They stick together

• They repel each other

• They break apart

What can you use to see a magnet's magnetic field?

• Iron filings

• Plastic pieces

• Water

What is electricity?

• A kind of energy

• A type of magnet

• A kind of food

Where does electricity come from?

• A magnet

• Energy-generating stations

• Rocks

What do wires do in an electric circuit?

• They make noise

• They carry electricity

• They light up

Which of these is a fossil fuel used to make electricity?

• Sand

• Coal

• Water

Why do power plants burn coal?

• To keep warm

• To make electricity

• To cook food