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Question Magnets have two poles. They are called the __________ pole and the ___________ pole.

Answer 1 – 10 The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

Question What does the word repel mean?

Answer 1 – 20 Repel - when two like ends of a magnet push away from each other. N SS NN

Question Do these two magnets attract or repel? Circle the correct arrows. SS NN

Answer 1 – 30 These two magnets attract one another. S S NN

Question What does the word attraction mean?

Answer 1 – 40 Attraction – when the opposite ends of two different magnets drawn toward each other. SN N S

Question Where are magnets found in everyday life?

Answer 2 – 10 Refrigerator magnets Chalkboard magnets Door latches Paper clip holders Toys that run on batteries Compasses Credit cards

Question In which direction does a compass point?

Answer 2 – 20 A compass points North!

Question The North pole of one magnet is attracted to the __________ pole of another magnet? N?

Answer 2 – 30 The North pole of one magnet is attracted to the South pole of another magnet. N S

Question What is the name of a natural magnet found in nature? A.Sandstone B.Granite C.Charcoal D.Lodestone

Answer 2 – 40 Lodestone is a mineral that is a natural magnet found in nature.

Question Who discovered magnets?

Answer 3 – 10 The Ancient Chinese magnets discovered magnets.

Question Do these two magnets attract or repel? Circle the correct arrows. SS NN

Answer 3 – 20 These two magnets will repel one another. S S NN

Question Circle the part of this magnet that is the strongest.

Answer 3 – 30 A magnet is strongest at its ends!

Question What is the name of a natural magnet found in nature? A.Limestone B.Gravel C.Magnetite D.Quartz

Answer 3 – 40 Magnetite is a mineral that is a natural magnet found in nature.