1. The shape of the Earth's magnetic field is similar to that of a giant bar magnet placed at the Earth's center with its _______ pole toward the geographic north pole.   north   south   2. The space around a magnet where its magnetic power (influence) can be detected is called the _______.   magnetic keeper   magnetic field   magnetic line of force   Hint Half-n-half Clue   3. The south pole of a freely-suspended bar magnet will _______ of the Earth.   align along the equator   point towards the south pole   point towards the north pole   Half-n-half Clue   4. The soft iron pieces placed across the poles of a magnet to prevent loss of magnetism are commonly called _______.   magnetic fields   magnetic keepers   magnetic meridians   Half-n-half Clue   5. If a piece of soft iron is placed in a magnetic field, it will get magnetized by influence or _______.   induction   force   electrification   Half-n-half Clue   6. During magnetic induction, the end of an unmagnetized magnetic substance nearer to the pole of the inducing magnet acquires _______.   opposite polarity   no magnetism   similar polarity   Half-n-half Clue   7. Magnetic lines of force can be drawn with the help of a _______.   scale   divider   plotting compass   Half-n-half Clue