Any object that has a magnetic force
magnet
a temporary magnet that only gives off a magnetic force for a period of time
induced magnet
Magnets have two poles, what are they?
North Pole (N) and South Pole (S)
Opposite poles ________ each other.
attract
Magnets push each other away because identical poles ______ each other.
repel
The earth is filled with hot liquid _____, that helps form the magnetic field.
iron
The earth´s ____________ helps protect it from radiation and solar wind.
magnetic field
In an _______________ the electrons moving through a wire create a magnetic field.
electric current
This acts like a magnet but only when an electric current flows through it
electromagnet
The mineral ________ is a natural magnet
magnetite
_________ is an object´s ability to attract certain metals.
magnetism
Negtively charged _______ move around the outside of an atom.
electrons
What animals can detect Earth´s magnetic field and use it to navigate?
bees, pigeons, salmon
True or False: Just because an object is attracted to a magnet, does not mean it is a magnet itself.
True
