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Magnetic Fields Quiz

Authored by Wade McVey

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

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Magnetic Fields Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a magnetic field?

The area around an object where electric forces can be detected

The area around an object where gravitational forces are strongest

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected

The area around an object where light is refracted

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Copper

Plastic

Wood

Iron

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Earth's magnetic field?

It provides energy for all living organisms

It protects the Earth from solar radiation and cosmic particles

It controls the rotation of the Earth

It is used for navigation only

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when two magnets with like poles (north-north or south-south) are brought close together?

They attract each other

They repel each other

They combine to form a stronger magnet

They have no effect on each other

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Electromagnets are made by running an electric current through a coil of wire.

True

False

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A compass points toward the magnetic north pole because the needle is a small magnet that aligns with Earth's magnetic field.

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Magnetic Field Lines?

A line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field

A push and pull on objects

The space around a magnet in which magnetic forces act on objects

A type of magnet

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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