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Grade 6 Magnets

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Magnetism is a type of ____________
a)
force
b)
book
c)
plant
d)
animal
2.
What would we call a nail that can pick up a paperclip because it is touching a magnet?
a)
temporary magnet
b)
poles
c)
force
d)
detector
3.
The force of magnetism is stronger when magnets are ________________
a)
cold
b)
round
c)
closer together
d)
farther apart
4.
Which object would a magnet attract?
a)
a glass bottle
b)
a piece of paper
c)

a metal paper clip

d)

a rubber eraser

5.
True or False: All metals are attracted to magnet.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which two metals will be attracted by a magnet?
a)
iron and steel
b)
gold and silver
c)
aluminum and lead
d)
copper and cobalt
7.
The space around a magnet where the force of a magnet can attract best is called__________
a)
magnetism
b)
bar magnet
c)
horseshoe magnet
d)
magnetic field
8.
The further two magnets are apart, the __________________ the force of magnetism.
a)
stronger
b)
weaker
c)
same
9.
Amy used a magnet to hold one piece of paper on the refrigerator. Later, she tried to use the same magnet to hold a stack of four pieces of paper, and the magnet wouldn't stick to the fridge. Why did this happen?
a)
The magnet needs glue
b)
The magnet couldn't hold due to the thickness of the paper
c)
Paper repels magnets
d)
A magnet isn't attracted to the refrigerator.
10.
Which of these is attracted to a magnet?
a)
iron nail
b)
copper penny
c)
piece of paper
d)
notebook
11.
A magnet will pick up a nail, but not a penny because the nail
a)
has rust on it.
b)
is lighter than the penny.
c)
has a sharp point.
d)
contains iron.
12.

A north pole and a south pole will attract each other.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following objects cannot be moved by a magnet?

a)

A paper clip

b)

A nail

c)

A toothpick

d)

A staple

14.

How is a permanent magnet different from a temporary magnet?

a)

A permanent magnet attracts materials made of iron.

b)

A permanent magnet has poles.

c)

A permanent magnet has a magnetic field.

d)

A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism for a long time.

15.

Earth acts like a giant magnet because its center is made up MOSTLY of

a)

Granite

b)

Limestone

c)

Iron

d)

Nickel

16.
It is possible for a magnet to have only one pole.
a)
True
b)
False
17.

A device that uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction is a:

a)

Lodestone

b)

Magnet

c)

Compass

d)

Magnetic field

18.

Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?

a)

At the poles.

b)

In the middle of the magnet.

c)

Above the magnet.

d)

Below the magnet.

19.

Why does a compass needle, point towards the north?

a)

The compass is a bar magnet.

b)

North is up.

c)

It deflects.

d)

It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field.

20.

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

a)

They will attract each other.

b)

They will repel each other.

c)

Both the magnets will turn to the left.

d)

Both the magnets will turn to the right.

21.

This large crane magnet functions only when the electrical current is ON. The crane magnet is an example of what type of magnet?

a)

NIB Magnet

b)

Ceramic Magnet

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Disc magnet

22.

Iron, Nickel and Cobalt are all __________________ materials.

a)

Shiny

b)

Poles

c)

Magnetic

d)

Cold

23.

What characteristics do magnetic substances have?

a)

They can give you a "shock" when you touch them.

b)

They can push or pull objects without touching them.

c)

They are always black and cold to touch.

d)

They fall faster than other objects when you drop them.

24.

How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

a)

It is hundreds of miles long.

b)

It has north and south poles.

c)

It is made in Earth's core.

d)

It is shaped like a horseshoe.

25.

Which of the following statements is true about a bar magnet?

a)

Its magnetic field is strongest near its center.

b)

It is surrounded by a magnetic field.

c)

The north pole is stronger than the south pole.

d)

The south pole is stronger than the north pole.

26.
What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?
a)
they repel
b)
they attract
c)
they cancel each other out
d)
the strength of the magnet is doubled
27.
What are the parts of the magnet that is attracted to the paper clips?
a)
the center
b)
the poles
c)
the equator
d)
the horseshoe
28.
Magnets can harm which of the following:
a)
books
b)
computers
c)
trumpets
d)
pencils
29.
True or False:
Most rocks are magnetic.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Looking at the drawing. If you tried to move these 2 magnets closer together, what would you feel?
a)
Push Away
b)
Pull Closer together
c)
No Force
d)
Let the Force be with YOU
31.

A student placed two magnets on the desk. They clicked together. This happened because _______________________.

a)

There was glue on them

b)

Magnets are magical

c)

Like poles were facing each other

d)

Unlike poles were facing each other

32.
Bob made an electromagnet but it was very weak.  How can he make it stronger?
a)
take away a d-cell
b)
wrap the wire loosely
c)
use thicker wire
d)
use less winds
33.
_______________________ is the invisible force that flows through a magnet.  
a)
repel
b)
copper
c)
attraction
d)
magnetism
34.
There are several modern uses of magnets.  A ________________________ can have million of magnets.  Each magnet points in its own direction, making a code.  This allows an individual to make purchases.
a)
Driver's License
b)
Check Book
c)
Credit Card
d)
TV
35.
How do magnets become weaker?
a)
use less of them 
b)
smaller ones are always weaker
c)
place them in different temperatures: hot vs cold
d)
it is based on cost

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