Earth as a Magnet

Q. The Earth's magnetic north and south poles are located at the Earth's geographical north and south pole respectively.

1. True
2. False

Q.

A curve between magnetic moment and temperature of a magnet is:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Q. One end of the magnetic needle in the magnetic compass is coloured red. This end of the needle always points towards

1. north
2. east
3. west
4. south

Q.

A freely suspended magnetic needle always rests in geographic___________ direction.

1. North-east

2. North-south

3. South-west

4. South-east

Q. Study the given statements and identify the correct statements.
(i) A magnetic compass is used to show the directions.
(ii) The needle of a magnetic compass is magnetic.
(iii) The needle of a magnetic compass always aligns with the north and the south directions of the earth.

1. Only (i)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. All (i), (ii) and (iii)

Q.

____________is a device used by navigators to find the direction.

1. Protractor

2. Anemometer

3. Thermometer

4. Magnetic compass

Q.

A freely suspended magnet always aligns in the north-south direction.

1. True
2. False

Q.

A freely suspended magnet rests in _________ direction.

1. east-west

2. south-west

3. north-west

4. north-south

Q. Why does the north pole of a magnetic needle point in the north direction of the Earth?

Q. Identify the magnetic north pole of the Earth.

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. Study the given statements and identify the correct ones:
(i) A magnetic compass is used to show the directions.
(ii) The needle of a magnetic compass is magnetic.
(iii) The needle of a magnetic compass always aligns with the north and the south directions of the earth.

1. Only (i)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. All the three

Q. A compass is when a magnet is brought near it for a short period.

1. deflected
2. not affected
3. damaged

Q. Identify the correct match.

1. Horseshoe magnet
2. Disc magnet
3. Ring magnet

Q. Study the given statements and identify the correct ones:
(i) A magnetic compass is used to show the directions.
(ii) The needle of a magnetic compass is magnetic.
(iii) The needle of a magnetic compass always aligns with the north and the south directions of the earth.

1. Only (i)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. All the three

Q. Where is a magnetic compass functional?

1. Only in oceans or seas
2. Only on land
3. Only on high mountains
4. Within Earth's magnetic field

Q.

____________is a device used by navigators to find the direction.

1. Protractor

2. Magnetic compass

3. Anemometer

4. Thermometer

Q.

____________is a device used by navigators to find the direction.

1. Protractor

2. Thermometer

3. Magnetic compass

4. Anemometer

Q. Where is a magnetic compass functional?

1. Only on land
2. Only in oceans or seas
3. Only on high mountains
4. Within Earth's magnetic field

Q.

___ is a device used by pilots and navigators to find the direction.

Q. The Earth acts as a giant bar magnet.

1. True
2. False

Q. A freely suspended bar magnet always aligns itself in the North-South direction.

1. False
2. True

Q. The Earth's magnetic poles are not the same as its geographical poles.

1. False
2. True

Q. is the device used by sailors to find the direction.

1. Odometer
2. Magnetic compass
3. Speedometer

Q. Identify the magnetic north pole of the Earth.

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. The earth itself acts as a huge

1. disc magnet
2. horse shoe magnet
3. bar magnet

Q. The interaction between two magnets decreases with increase in distance between them.

1. False
2. True