Grade 7 Integrated Science – Magnetism Quiz

1. Define magnetism.

Is the ability of magnets to repel some materials
Is the ability of non-magnets to attract some materials
Is the ability of magnets to attract some materials
Is the disability of magnets to attract some materials
Explanation:

2. We can we not find magnets?

Laboratory
Speakers
Farms
Some electrical appliances
Explanation:

3. Which one is a magnetic material?

Office pins
Plastic ruler
Rubber
Stones
Explanation:

4. Which one is a non-magnetic material?

Feather
Knives
Iron fillings
Steel wool
Explanation:

5. A magnet has ...... and ..... poles.

East and North
South and North
South and West
East and West
Explanation:

6. Which of the following is not a use of magnets?

Collecting magnetic materials
Mixing materials
Making loud speakers
Compass
Explanation:

7. What do the lines around a magnet represent?

Magnetic Declination
North Pole
South Pole
Magnetic Field
Explanation:

8. As the distance between two magnets increases (they get farther apart), the force between them........

Repel
Increases
Stays the Same
Decreases
Explanation:

9. If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to the poles?

One half gets the North Pole, the other half gets the South Pole
Both halves get only a South Pole
Both halves get only a North Pole
Both halves get a North pole and a South Pole
Explanation:

10. Magnetic field strength is maximum at ......

All over.
the poles.
the bars.
the middle.
Explanation:

11. If a glass plate is placed over a magnet and iron filings are sprinkled over the glass, a pattern will be visible. What does this pattern indicate?

The magnetic field
The electrostatic field
The piezoelectric effect
The chemical reaction of the magnet and the filings
Explanation:

12. The force of magnetism is stronger when magnets are ________________

closer together
round
cold
farther apart
Explanation:

13. Magnetism is....

An object able to pull some metals towards itself
A force created by magnets that pulls some metals
To Pull towards
The part of the magnet where the force is the strongest
Explanation:

14. What characteristics do magnetic substances have?

They can give you a "shock" when you touch them
They can push or pull objects without touching them
They are always black and cold to touch
They fall faster than other objects when you drop them
Explanation:

15. Which of the following is true of a bar magnet?

It is surrounded by a magnetic field.
The north pole is stronger than the south pole.
The south pole is stronger than the north pole.
Its magnetic field is strongest near its center.
Explanation:

16. The strongest parts of the magnet are ...

middle
fronts
backs
poles
Explanation:

17. What is the purpose of a compass?

to tell you directions
to tell how far you have walked
to tell what time you left
to tell where the sun is
Explanation:

18. Like poles of a magnet do what?

repel
attract
light
nothing
Explanation:

19. What device makes a fan plugged into the wall spin?

generator
battery
electromagnet
electric motor
Explanation:

20. What is the property of attracting iron and some other materials?

Magnetism
Friction
Repulsion
Gravitation
Explanation:

Magnetism is the property of attracting iron and some other materials.

21. What force is responsible for the attraction or repulsion of magnets?

Gravity force
Wind force
Magnetic force
Electric force
Explanation:

The attraction or repulsion of magnets is due to the magnetic force.

22. What is the region around a magnet where magnetic materials are affected?

Static field
Magnetic field
Gravitational field
Electric field
Explanation:

The region around a magnet where magnetic materials are affected is called the magnetic field.

23. What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

Tesla
Joule
Volt
Newton
Explanation:

The SI unit of magnetic field strength is the Tesla.

24. What happens when you cut a magnet into two pieces?

Both pieces become weaker magnets
Both pieces become stronger magnets
One piece remains a magnet while the other loses its magnetism
Both pieces lose their magnetism
Explanation:

When you cut a magnet into two pieces, one piece will remain a magnet while the other loses its magnetism.

25. What type of poles attract each other?

North and North poles
East and West poles
South and North poles
South and South poles
Explanation:

South and North poles attract each other.

26. What happens when similar poles of magnets are brought close to each other?

They attract each other
They vibrate
They cancel each other's magnetism
They repel each other
Explanation:

Similar poles of magnets repel each other.

27. What is the phenomenon where a material acquires magnetism when placed in a magnetic field?

Static electricity
Magnetic field
Magnetic induction
Loudness
Explanation:

The phenomenon where a material acquires magnetism when placed in a magnetic field is called magnetic induction.

28. In which direction does a compass needle always point?

Towards South pole
Towards West
Towards East
Towards North pole
Explanation:

A compass needle always points towards the North pole.

29. What material is commonly used to make permanent magnets?

Steel
Copper
Plastic
Aluminum
Explanation:

Steel is commonly used to make permanent magnets due to its magnetic properties.

30. What is the property of a material that enables it to attract iron objects?

Color
Density
Magnetism
Flexibility
Explanation:

Magnetism is the property of certain materials that enables them to attract iron objects. Materials with this property are called magnets.

31. Which of the following is NOT a type of magnet?

Temporary
Permanent
Electric
Electromagnet
Explanation:

Electric is not a type of magnet. Temporary, Permanent, and Electromagnet are all types of magnets based on their properties and how they are formed.

32. What is the area around a magnet where its magnetic force is felt the strongest known as?

Magnetic zone
Magnetic barrier
Magnetic shield
Magnetic field
Explanation:

The area around a magnet where its magnetic force is felt the strongest is called the magnetic field. It is an important concept in understanding how magnets work.

33. Which of the following materials is NOT attracted to magnets?

Nickel
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Explanation:

Copper is not attracted to magnets. On the other hand, iron, nickel, and cobalt are materials that can be easily attracted to magnets due to their magnetic properties.

34. What happens when you break a magnet into two parts?

Both parts become stronger magnets
Both parts lose their magnetic properties
One part becomes a new magnet while the other loses its properties
One part becomes a north pole and the other a south pole
Explanation:

When a magnet is broken into two parts, each part becomes a magnet with its own north and south poles. This is due to the alignment of the magnetic domains within the material.

35. Which of the following devices uses magnetism to generate electricity?

Electric heater
Solar panel
Water dispenser
Generator
Explanation:

A generator is a device that uses magnetism to generate electricity. It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction, where a coil of wire spins within a magnetic field to produce an electric current.

36. What is the SI unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

Ampere
Coulomb
Tesla
Newton
Explanation:

The SI unit of measurement for magnetic field strength is the Tesla. It is named after the famous inventor Nikola Tesla and is used to quantify the strength of magnetic fields.

37. Which of the following magnets can be turned on and off?

Ferrite magnet
Permanent magnet
Neodymium magnet
Temporary magnet
Explanation:

A temporary magnet can be turned on and off by controlling the current flowing through it. Unlike permanent magnets, temporary magnets do not retain their magnetism once the current is turned off.

38. What does the Earth's magnetic field help protect us from?

Solar wind
Asteroid impacts
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Explanation:

The Earth's magnetic field helps protect us from solar wind, which is a stream of energized particles emanating from the Sun. It deflects these particles away from the Earth, preventing them from harming life on our planet.

39. Which of the following objects would NOT be affected by a nearby magnet?

Paper clip
Plastic ruler
Iron nail
Wooden stick
Explanation:

A wooden stick would not be affected by a nearby magnet as wood is not a material that can be magnetized or attracted to magnets. The other objects mentioned (paper clip, plastic ruler, iron nail) can be affected by a nearby magnet due to their magnetic properties.