needle
The thread passes through the needle's eye. This topic is part of Tools within Everyday Life. This page currently draws on 12 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
needle trivia questions
A sewing needle is used to carry what through fabric?
Answer: Thread
Bonus fact: The thread passes through the needle's eye.
What is the hole near the end of a sewing needle called?
Answer: Eye
Bonus fact: The eye holds thread.
A hypodermic needle is hollow mainly so it can do what?
Answer: Deliver or withdraw fluids
Bonus fact: Its hollow bore allows liquids to pass through.
A magnetic compass needle points approximately toward which direction?
Answer: North
Bonus fact: A compass aligns with Earth's magnetic field.
Rosemary has needle-like leaves and a strong what?
Answer: Aroma
Bonus fact: Its essential oils give it a pine-like fragrance.
A compass needle points roughly toward what direction?
Answer: Magnetic north
Bonus fact: The needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field.
What property lets a compass needle align with Earth's field?
Answer: Magnetism
Bonus fact: The needle itself is magnetized.
A traditional magnetic compass points toward Earth's geographic north because it responds to what?
Answer: Earth's magnetic field
Bonus fact: Earth acts roughly like a giant magnet, creating a field that aligns the compass needle.
What is the name for the mapped points used in acupuncture practice?
Answer: Acupoints
Bonus fact: Practitioners select specific acupoints for needle placement.
What instrument uses Earth's magnetic field for navigation?
Answer: Compass
Bonus fact: A magnetized needle aligns with the field.
Which tree is a conifer?
Answer: Spruce
Bonus fact: Spruces bear cones and needle-like leaves.
A magnetic compass points approximately toward what?
Answer: Magnetic north
Bonus fact: The needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field.