Worksheet 1
Where does the force that creates a magnetic field come from?
A. the activity of protons in atoms
B. the activity of neutron in atoms
C. the pairing off of atoms in certain types of metals
D. the pairing off of electrons in certain types of metals.
D. the pairing off of electron in certain types of metals
charged particles that stream out from the sun
Solar Wind
negatively charged particles inside an atom
electrons
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Ground
My _______ lives in a country across the ocean.
country
2. Describe what happens when magnets attract and when they repel.
When magnets attract, the pull towards each other.
When magnets repel, the push away from each other
the basic unit of all elements; a very small particle.
atom
the deepest layer of the earth?
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follow
Do you have your _______ computer at home?
own
According to the information in the article, the Earth acts like a giant magnet. Which of the following is correct about the earths magnetism?
A, B, C, or D
B. Earth's core is comprised of iron and nickel, which causes its magnetic field.
to push back from something; resist
repel
In certain types of metals, electrons spin around. That activity creates an ________.
Magnetic field
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own
Kelly looked all _____ to find her lost shoe.
around
Magnets can be used in everyday life. What does MRI stand for?
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging.
the area around a magnetic material in which a magnet will be close enough to react to that material.
magnetic field
Can you make a magnet out of plastic, rubber, or glass?
no
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group
should
A magnet will attract to many types of surfaces. Which surface is the most common?
Metal
the strength or energy of something
force
What is the biggest magnet on earth?
The Earth
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ancient
2 answers
group; house