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Magnetism

Science ยท Grade 7 ยท Week 26 ยท 25 questions

Magnets create invisible fields of force that can attract or repel. Understanding magnetism connects to electricity, motors, generators, and everyday technology.

What you'll practise

  • Describe properties of magnets and magnetic fields
  • Explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism
  • Identify uses of magnets in daily life
  • Understand electromagnets and their applications
All 25 questions in this Magnetism quiz

Grade 7 Science โ€” Magnetism: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

  1. A magnet has:
  2. The region around a magnet where magnetic force is exerted is called:
  3. Magnetic field lines:
  4. Magnetic field lines emerge from:
  5. A compass needle points to:
  6. Two magnets with like poles facing each other will:
  7. Two magnets with opposite poles facing each other will:
  8. A permanent magnet:
  9. A temporary magnet:
  10. An electromagnet is created by:
  11. Electromagnets are used in:
  12. To increase the strength of an electromagnet, you can:
  13. The Earth has a magnetic field because:
  14. The Earth's magnetic North pole is located:
  15. Magnetic declination is:
  16. Soft iron is used in electromagnets because it:
  17. Hard iron is used in permanent magnets because it:
  18. An electric motor works by:
  19. A magnetic field cannot pass through:
  20. Ferromagnetic materials are:
  21. Paramagnetic materials are:
  22. Diamagnetic materials are:
  23. The magnetic field strength is strongest:
  24. A bar magnet can be demagnetized by:
  25. The magnetic field of Earth protects us from:
Question 1 of 250 correct so far

A magnet has: