What Is a Magnet?

Who wrote and illustrated the book "What Is a Magnet?"

• Travis Schaeffer

• Jane Smith

• Michael Johnson

• Emily Brown

What happens when a magnet is near paper clips and screws made of iron?

• They are pushed away

• They are pulled by the magnet

• They melt

• They break

If you have a plastic bottle and a magnet, what will happen when you bring the magnet close to the bottle?

• The bottle will be pulled by the magnet

• The bottle will stick to the magnet

• Nothing will happen

• The bottle will break

What is the main topic of the experiment described on the page?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Light

Why is the strength of a magnet important when picking up paper clips?

• It tells us how many paper clips the magnet can pull.

• It changes the color of the paper clips.

• It makes the paper clips disappear.

• It makes the magnet heavier.

What is the purpose of using two different magnets in the experiment with paper clips?

• To see which magnet is stronger

• To make the paper clips disappear

• To mix the paper clips together

• To break the paper clips

Which direction is to your left if you are facing north?

• East

• South

• West

• North

Why do you think a magnet does not stick to wood or plastic?

• Because wood and plastic are not metals

• Because wood and plastic are too heavy

• Because magnets only work in water

• Because wood and plastic are invisible

What direction does a compass needle usually point?

• North

• South

• East

• West

If you wanted to do an experiment with magnets, which of these would you most likely use?

• Paper clip

• Leaf

• Water bottle

• Book