Magnet quiz for kindergarten with basic answers

📚 Quick Study Guide

🧲 What is a magnet? A magnet is a special object that can pull certain metals towards it. 🔩 What do magnets attract? Magnets attract things made of iron, nickel, and cobalt. 📍 Poles of a magnet: Magnets have two ends called poles - a north pole and a south pole. ↔️ Opposites attract: Opposite poles (North and South) attract each other, while like poles (North and North, or South and South) push each other away. 🧭 Magnets and Compasses: Compasses use a small magnet to point towards the Earth's North Pole. 💡 Fun Fact: The Earth itself is a giant magnet!

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of these materials is a magnet MOST likely to attract?
   1. A) Wood
   2. B) Iron
   3. C) Plastic
2. What are the two ends of a magnet called?
   1. A) Sides
   2. B) Poles
   3. C) Corners
3. What happens when you put two north poles of magnets together?
   1. A) They stick together
   2. B) They push each other away
   3. C) Nothing happens
4. What kind of metal is a magnet most likely to attract?
   1. A) Aluminum
   2. B) Copper
   3. C) Iron
5. Which of these uses a magnet to work?
   1. A) A spoon
   2. B) A compass
   3. C) A book
6. What will happen if you put a North pole and a South pole of two magnets together?
   1. A) They attract
   2. B) They repel
   3. C) Nothing
7. Can magnets attract every type of metal?
   1. A) Yes
   2. B) Only some metals
   3. C) No