Nuclear Radiation Quiz

Which type of nuclear radiation has the greatest penetrating ability?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma rays

• X rays

What unit is used to measure nuclear radiation exposure?

• Roentgen

• Rem

• Becquerel

• Curie

Which device is commonly used to detect and measure nuclear radiation?

• Film badge

• Geiger-Müller counter

• Scintillation counter

• All of the above

What is the approximate half-life of Carbon-14?

• 5715 years

• 100 years

• 1000 years

• 10,000 years

What is the main concern in the storage and disposal of nuclear waste?

• Preventing radiation exposure to living organisms

• Finding a permanent disposal site

• Minimizing environmental and human impacts

• All of the above