Magnets — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which of these uses a magnet to stick to metal?
A) A fridge magnet
B) A paper sticker
C) A glue stick
D) A cloth napkin
Fridge magnets stick to the steel fridge door.
2. A compass needle points north because of what?
A) Wind
B) A magnet
C) The sun
D) Water
The needle is a magnet that points to north.
3. Where can you find a magnet at home?
A) Inside a wooden chair
B) Inside a cotton shirt
C) Inside a cabinet latch
D) Inside a paper book
Cabinet latches use magnets to hold doors closed.
4. Junk yards use big magnets to pick up what?
A) Old tires
B) Old cars and iron
C) Wood logs
D) Plastic bottles
Big magnets lift cars because they are iron and steel.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A fridge magnet helps hold a drawing on the fridge.
Fridge magnets grip the steel door of the fridge.
2. A compass uses a magnet to show which way is north.
The compass needle is a tiny magnet pointing north.
3. Electric motors in toys use magnets to spin.
Motors use magnets and wires to make parts spin.
4. A cabinet latch uses a magnet to snap shut.
The latch magnet pulls the door closed tight.
5. Big magnets at a junk yard lift old cars.
Junk yards lift iron cars with strong magnets.