The questions
- 1
Which of these does a magnet attract?
- A glass marble
- A plastic spoon
- A wooden pencil
- An iron nail
Answer: An iron nail
- 2
Which of these does a magnet NOT attract?
- A rubber eraser
- A steel paperclip
- A steel pin
- An iron nail
Answer: A rubber eraser
- 3
What are the two ends of a magnet called?
- The front and the back
- The left and the right
- The north pole and the south pole
- The top and the bottom
Answer: The north pole and the south pole
- 4
What happens when two north poles meet?
- Nothing
- They break
- They pull together
- They push apart (repel)
Answer: They push apart (repel)
- 5
What happens when a north pole meets a south pole?
- They change colour
- They melt
- They pull together (attract)
- They push apart
Answer: They pull together (attract)
- 6
What do we call the invisible area around a magnet?
- The air zone
- The magnetic cloud
- The magnetic field
- The power ring
Answer: The magnetic field
- 7
Which tool uses a magnetic needle to show north?
- A clock
- A compass
- A ruler
- A thermometer
Answer: A compass
- 8
Which metal is magnetic?
- Aluminium
- Copper
- Gold
- Iron
Answer: Iron
- 9
Is a coin made of copper attracted to a magnet?
- No, copper is not magnetic
- Only at night
- Only big coins
- Yes, always
Answer: No, copper is not magnetic
- 10
What is the Earth like inside, that makes it act like a giant magnet?
- It has a core of molten iron
- It is full of magnets
- It is hollow
- It is made of ice
Answer: It has a core of molten iron
- 11
What happens to a magnet if you cut it in half?
- Each half becomes a new magnet with two poles
- It becomes gold
- It becomes only a north pole
- It stops working forever
Answer: Each half becomes a new magnet with two poles
- 12
Can a magnet work through paper?
- No, never
- Only through water
- Only through wood
- Yes, through thin paper
Answer: Yes, through thin paper
- 13
What do we call a magnet made by sending electricity through a wire coil?
- A battery
- A super magnet
- A wire magnet
- An electromagnet
Answer: An electromagnet
- 14
Where can you find magnets at home?
- In bread
- In milk
- In soap
- On the fridge door
Answer: On the fridge door
- 15
Which shape is a common magnet?
- A banana shape
- A heart shape
- A horseshoe shape
- A star shape
Answer: A horseshoe shape
- 16
What do the colours red and blue on a magnet often show?
- Hot and cold ends
- Nothing
- The north and south poles
- The price
Answer: The north and south poles
- 17
Which word means "pull towards"?
- Attract
- Reflect
- Repel
- Rotate
Answer: Attract
- 18
Which word means "push away"?
- Absorb
- Attract
- Repair
- Repel
Answer: Repel
- 19
Which animal is thought to use the Earth's magnetism to find its way?
- Cats
- Fish in a bowl
- Sea turtles and birds
- Snails
Answer: Sea turtles and birds
- 20
What are the Northern Lights caused by?
- Fireworks set off high up in the sky
- Lightning flashing far away in the north
- Lights from big cities shining on the clouds
- Particles from the Sun meeting the Earth's magnetic field
Answer: Particles from the Sun meeting the Earth's magnetic field
