Radiation Protection and Melanin

Radiation Protection and Melanin

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Physics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 1+ times

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The video explores the excitement of space travel and the challenges posed by radiation exposure. It explains how sunburns are caused by the Sun's radiation and the types of radiation astronauts face in space. The video highlights the role of melanin in protecting against radiation and discusses ongoing research to develop a sunscreen for astronauts. It concludes with a mention of SciShow merchandise for space enthusiasts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons scientists are developing a special sunscreen for astronauts?

To reduce the weight of space equipment

To enhance the color of astronauts' skin

To protect against ionizing radiation in space

To prevent sunburns from UV rays

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two forms of radiation emitted by the Sun?

Visible light and infrared radiation

Gamma rays and radio waves

Massive particles and electromagnetic radiation

Ultraviolet and microwave radiation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of radiation is more energetic than visible light and can damage DNA?

Infrared radiation

Ionizing radiation

Microwave radiation

Radio waves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Earth's atmosphere protect us from the Sun's radiation?

By absorbing all electromagnetic radiation

By reflecting all types of radiation

By converting radiation into harmless heat

By blocking most ionizing radiation except some UV light

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of melanin in protecting against radiation?

It reflects radiation away from the skin

It absorbs and scatters ionizing radiation

It enhances the production of vitamin D

It cools the skin by releasing heat

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a 2022 study find about yeast cells with higher melanin concentrations?

They absorbed more UV radiation

They were more likely to mutate in space

They survived better on Earth than in space

They were more likely to survive a space trip

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What element was used to enhance synthetic melanin for better radiation protection?

Carbon

Selenium

Iron

Calcium

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