G10 - LOVE_Q2 Week 2: Written Work no. 2

Non-Ionizing radiation is a type of high-energy radiation.

• True

• False

Calling instead of texting whenever possible is one way of reducing EM radiation hazards.

• True

• False

Keeping distance is one way of reducing electromagnetic radiation hazards such as NOT trying to keep cellphone turned on next to your body throughout the day.

• True

• False

The sun emits UV-A, UV-B and UV-C rays. Which of the following UV rays are absorbed by the ozone layer and do not actually reach the earth?

• UV-A

• UV-B

• UV-C

What type of EM waves is useful in diagnosing bone fractures and tumors?

• Infrared

• X-ray

• Ultraviolet

• microwaves

Which of the following is not an effect of excessive exposure to Ultraviolet radiation?

• sunburn

• skin cancer

• Vitamin D production

• eye cataracts

Which of the following is the most ionizing?

• Ultraviolet

• X-Rays

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

Which of the following is a non-ionizing radiation?

• Ultraviolet rays

• X-Rays

• Gamma rays

• Infrared

What must you do to avoid harmful effects of ionizing radiation?

• Always put on sunblock

• Don’t get X-ray scans if unnecessary

• Avoid areas with radiation hazard sign

• All of the above

What would be the side effect of prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation?

• Death or cancer

• No side effect

• increased heat

• all of the above