Magnets: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Science

Question 1

Which of these things is NOT magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Iron

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Nickel

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Steel

Question 2

Which part of a magnet has the strongest magnetic field?

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The ends

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The middle

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The sides

Question 3

Can magnets lose their magnetism?

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Yes, by heating them.

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Yes, by dropping them.

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No, they cannot lose their magnetism.

Question 4

Which of these can be used to create a temporary magnet?

Accepted Answer

Rubbing a metal object with a magnet

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Heating a magnet

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Dropping a magnet

Question 5

What is the name of the force that magnets use to attract or repel each other?

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Magnetism

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Gravity

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Electricity

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Friction

Question 6

Which of these items would NOT be attracted to a magnet?

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Plastic spoon

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Iron nail

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Paperclip

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Metal screw

Question 7

Can magnets be used to separate different types of materials?

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Yes

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No

Question 8

When two magnets with the same ends are put close together, what happens?

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They push each other away

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They stick together

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Nothing happens

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They create a new magnet

Question 9

How can you use a magnet to separate a mixture of sand and iron filings?

Accepted Answer

Shake the mixture and see which particles stick to the magnet

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Float the iron filings in water

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Heat the mixture and see which particles melt first

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Dissolve the mixture in acid

Question 10

Which of these materials can magnets stick to?

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Iron

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 11

What happens when you bring the north end of one magnet close to the south end of another?

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They attract each other

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They push each other away

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Nothing happens

Question 12

Which part of a magnet has the strongest magnetic power?

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The ends (poles)

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The middle

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The sides

Question 13

Which of these objects will NOT stick to a magnet?

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A piece of aluminum foil

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A paperclip

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A nail

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A coin

Question 14

If you break a magnet in half, what do you get?

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Two weaker magnets

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Two stronger magnets

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Two pieces of metal that are not magnets

Question 15

What is a compass used for?

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To find directions

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To measure temperature

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To attract metal objects

Question 16

What is the difference between a magnet that keeps its magnetism and one that loses it?

Accepted Answer

A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism, while a temporary magnet loses it.

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A temporary magnet keeps its magnetism, while a permanent magnet loses it.

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There is no difference between permanent and temporary magnets.

Question 17

What happens when the north end of one magnet is brought close to the south end of another magnet?

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They will attract each other

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They will push each other away

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Nothing will happen

Question 18

Which of these materials is NOT attracted to magnets?

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Wood

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Iron

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Steel

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Nickel

Question 19

The area around a magnet where its magnetic force can be felt is called the:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Force field

Question 20

How can you create a simple electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

Wrap a wire around a nail and connect it to a battery

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Rub a magnet on a piece of metal

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Heat up a magnet

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Drop a magnet on the floor

Question 21

Which of these materials is not attracted to a magnet?

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Copper

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Metal

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Steel

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Iron

Question 22

What is the invisible force surrounding a magnet called?

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Magnetic field

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Gravitational field

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Electric field

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Magnetic force

Question 23

Which type of magnet is the strongest?

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Electromagnet

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Bar magnet

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Horseshoe magnet

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Ceramic magnet

Question 24

What does a compass help us find?

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North direction

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Metal objects

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Electricity

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Magnets

Question 25

If you have a bar magnet, how can you tell which end is the North pole?

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Hang it from a string

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Place it in water

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Rub it with wool

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Drop it from a height

Question 26

Which of these materials is not magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Aluminium

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Iron

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Nickel

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Steel

Question 27

What happens when two magnets with the same poles are brought close together?

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They repel each other

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They attract each other

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Nothing happens

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They break apart

Question 28

What is the name of the force that pulls or pushes magnets towards each other or away from each other?

Accepted Answer

Magnetism

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Gravity

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Electricity

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Friction

Question 29

How does the Earth's magnetic field help us find our way?

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It points to the North Pole.

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It guides airplanes.

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It makes electricity.

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It brings rain.

Question 30

Which of the following is magnetic?

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Iron

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Plastic

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Wood

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Paper

Question 31

What happens when two magnets with the same ends face each other?

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They repel each other

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They attract each other

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They create electricity

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Nothing happens

Question 32

Which part of a magnet is the strongest?

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Poles

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Sides

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Center

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Edges

Question 33

What is the force field around a magnet called?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Sound field

Question 34

What happens when a magnet touches a non-magnetic object?

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Nothing happens

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The non-magnetic object repels the magnet

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The non-magnetic object becomes magnetic

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The magnet attracts the non-magnetic object

Question 35

Which type of magnet keeps its magnetic field without electricity?

Accepted Answer

Permanent magnet

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Electromagnet

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Induced magnet

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Temporary magnet

Question 36

What is a tool that uses electricity to create magnetism?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnet

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Permanent magnet

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Temporary magnet

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Induced magnet

Question 37

What is the term used to refer to the region around a magnet where its magnetic force is strongest?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Force field

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Gravitational field

Question 38

Which of the following factors will increase the magnetic strength of an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of coils in the wire

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Shortening the length of the wire

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Using a thinner wire

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Decreasing the current flowing through the wire

Question 39

When storing magnets, what should be placed between them to prevent losing their magnetism?

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Non-magnetic material

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A piece of metal

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Another magnet

Question 40

Magnets have a unique property that allows them to:

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Attract magnetic materials

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Produce electricity

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Change their shape easily

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Only exist in a certain color

Question 41

Which method can be used to create a temporary magnet?

Accepted Answer

Stroking a piece of metal with a magnet

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Heating a piece of metal

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Dropping a piece of metal

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Cooling a piece of metal

Question 42

What is the main difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Accepted Answer

Permanent magnets retain their magnetism even when not in use, while temporary magnets lose their magnetism over time

Answer

Permanent magnets have stronger magnetic force than temporary magnets

Question 43

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Nickel

Question 44

What is the name of the area around a magnet where its magnetic force can be felt?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Magnetic domain

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Magnetic aura

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Magnetic zone

Question 45

Which of the following actions will make a magnet stronger?

Accepted Answer

Stroking it with another magnet in the same direction

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Heating it

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Dropping it

Question 46

What happens when two magnets with the same poles are placed near each other?

Accepted Answer

They repel each other

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Nothing happens

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They stick together

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They attract each other

Question 47

Which of the following objects is most likely to contain a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Compass

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Toy car

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Pencil

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Book

Question 48

What is the SI unit for measuring magnetic field strength?

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Gauss

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Ampere

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Weber

Question 49

Which of the following can be used to induce magnetism in a material?

Accepted Answer

Electric current

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Friction

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Heat

Question 50

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

A permanent magnet retains its magnetism without an electric current, while an electromagnet requires an electric current to be magnetic.

Answer

A permanent magnet is stronger than an electromagnet.