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Intro to Magnetism

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

Magnet

a)

Magnetic material that produces a magnetic field with a N and S pole

b)

an invisible force that pushes or pulls magnetic material

c)

an invisible region of space near a magnet that causes a push or pull.

d)

any material that a magnet is attracted to

2.

Magnetic Material

a)

material that produces a magnetic field with a N and S pole

b)

an invisible force that pushes or pulls magnetic material

c)

an invisible region of space near a magnet that causes a push or pull.

d)

One of three materials that a magnet is attracted to

3.

Magnetic Field

a)

material that produces a magnetic field with a N and S pole

b)

an invisible force that pushes or pulls magnetic material

c)

an invisible region of space near a magnet that causes a push or pull.

d)

any material that a magnet is attracted to

4.

Magnetism

a)

material that produces a magnetic field with a N and S pole

b)

the concept of an invisible force that pushes or pulls magnetic material

c)

an invisible region of space near a magnet that causes a push or pull.

d)

any material that a magnet is attracted to

5.

Three types of metal that are magnetic

a)

Gold

b)

Iron

c)

Nickle

d)

Cobalt

6.

Magnets are usually made of Iron and ceramic

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Magnets can be made from non-metal substances

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Cutting a magnet in half destroys its magnetism.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Only some metals are magnetic.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Check the boxes where the magnets will attract each other.

a)

North and North Poles

b)

North and South Poles

c)

South and South Poles

d)

South and North Poles

11.

Check the boxes where the magnets will repel each other.

a)

North and North Poles

b)

North and South Poles

c)

South and South Poles

d)

South and North Poles

12.

Which two metals are the same?

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Lead

d)

Steel

13.

Why are most household magnets made with iron and ceramic?

a)

Because iron is expensive

b)

Because iron is rare

c)

Because Iron is inexpensive

d)

Because iron is not magnetic

14.

All coins are magnetic because

a)

they are made of magnetic metals

b)

they are made from non-magnetic materials

c)

Stop, they are not magnetic!

d)

they are made from an alloy

15.

Which of these claims is correct

a)

All metals are magnetic

b)

Most metals are magnetic

c)

Only iron is magnetic

d)

Only some metals are magnetic

16.

A claim is

a)

The answer to a testable question

b)

Data used as evidence

c)

The reason that one variable affects another variable.

d)

Another word for the conclusion.

17.

Pick the best claim from Name that pole

a)

Some metals are magnetic because they are made of magnetic materials like iron, cobalt, and Nickle.

b)

Some metals are magnetic because we could stick our magnets to them and they would stick.

c)

If you hang a magnet so it can swing freely, the magnet will align itself with Earth's magnetic field.

d)

In our investigation, our magnets only stuck to some metals.

18.

You can make a claim without evidence.

a)

All claims are written without evidence

b)

Yes but you need to provide evidence in the rest of the conclusion.

c)

Most of the time claims are unsubstantiated.

d)

Claims are only written in Language Arts classes

19.

Why is it so important to study magnetism

a)

Because magnets are fun and engaging

b)

Magnets have a lot of uses around the house

c)

Magnets and magnetic material are important concepts in science

d)

Because electricity is generated using magnetism plus electric motors use them

20.

Which pole of the magnet faced North and Why?

a)

Neither side because of the other magnetic fields

b)

The North pole of the magnet

c)

The South pole of the magnet

d)

The South pole because opposites attract.

21.

What was the major point of the Name the poles Lab?

a)

The shape of attraction and repelling magnetic fields

b)

Magnets can be used to influence the motion of each other

c)

The magnetic field looks like a spider

d)

Earth is a magnet

22.

What was the major point of the "Magnetic Gears lab?

a)

The shape of attraction and repelling magnetic fields

b)

Magnets can be used to influence the motion of each other

c)

The magnetic field looks like a spider

d)

Earth is a magnet

23.

What was the major point of the "Mapping magnetic fields #2-3"?

a)

The shape of attraction and repelling magnetic fields

b)

Magnets can be used to influence the motion of each other

c)

The magnetic field looks like a spider

d)

Earth is a magnet

24.

Why didn't we do "Name the Poles" lab in the classroom

a)

Because the electricity in the room and metal in the walls creates a magnetic field

b)

Because the Earth is a magnet

c)

Because it is fun to go outside

d)

Because there is more room outside

25.

What causes magnetism?

a)

Iron, Nickle, and Cobalt

b)

Sharing electrons

c)

Earth's Magnetic force

d)

Magnetic Material with the electrons oriented in the same direction

26.

This image is

a)

The magnetic field of magnets attracting

b)

The magnetic field of magnets repelling

c)

The magnetid Field of a single magnet

d)

Magnetism

27.

This image is

a)

The magnetic field of magnets attracting

b)

The magnetic field of magnets repelling

c)

The magnetid Field of a single magnet

d)

Magnetism

28.

This image is

a)

The magnetic field of magnets attracting

b)

The magnetic field of magnets repelling

c)

The magnetid Field of a single magnet

d)

Magnetism

29.

This image is

a)

The magnetic field of magnets attracting

b)

The magnetic field of magnets repelling

c)

The magnetid Field of a single magnet

d)

Earth's magnetic field

30.

What is our Study Skill for the week

a)

Proper heading

b)

Understanding the assignment

c)

Taking and using notes

d)

Rereading assignments