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Magnets Quiz for Grade 4

10 science questions on magnets with answers, written for Grade 4. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
What part of a magnet is strongest? (Multiple choice)
  1. The sides
  2. The middle
  3. The ends
  4. The top
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The ends

The ends, or poles, of a magnet have the strongest magnetic force.
2.
Which of these materials is attracted to a magnet? (Multiple choice)
  1. Glass
  2. Iron
  3. Wood
  4. Plastic
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Iron

Iron is a metal that magnets can attract.
3.
What happens when you put two north poles of magnets near each other? (Multiple choice)
  1. They stick together
  2. They repel
  3. They attract
  4. They become weaker
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They repel

Like poles repel each other, so two north poles push away.
4.
Which of these is NOT a use of magnets? (Multiple choice)
  1. Finding metal objects
  2. Making electricity
  3. Cooking food
  4. Holding notes on a fridge
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Cooking food

Magnets are not used for cooking food.
5.
Magnets can attract all types of metal. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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False

Magnets only attract certain metals like iron, not all metals.
6.
The Earth acts like a giant magnet. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

Earth has a magnetic field similar to a big magnet.
7.
Name the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest. (Identification)
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Poles

The ends of a magnet are called poles where the force is strongest.
8.
A magnet can _____ small metal objects like paper clips. (Fill in the blank)
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attract

Magnets attract small metal objects by pulling them.
9.
Match each term with its meaning. (Matching type)
1. North Pole
A. To push away
2. South Pole
B. The opposite end of a magnet
3. Attract
C. One end of a magnet
4. Repel
D. To pull toward
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1 = One end of a magnet; 2 = The opposite end of a magnet; 3 = To pull toward; 4 = To push away

These terms explain parts of magnets and their forces.
10.
Give three objects that can be attracted by a magnet. (Enumeration)
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Paper clip, Nail, Iron key

These objects contain metal that magnets attract.