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Ionizing Radiation

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy and therefore can be very dangerous.

a)

Microwaves

b)

Radio Waves

c)

X Rays

d)

Gamma Rays

2.

Ionizing radiation has the ability to cause biological damage to our tissues. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

3.
X RAYS
a)
Ionizing Radiation
b)
Non Ionizing Raditation
4.

Mobile Phones

a)

Ionizing Radiation

b)

Non Ionizing Radiation

5.

Ultra Violet?

a)

Can carry more Energy than Visible light and Longer wavelengths, Lowest frequency.

b)

Can Carry more Energy than X-rays

c)

Can Carry more Energy than Visible Light and Shorter Wavelengths,Higher Frequency than Visible Light.

d)

Can Carry more Energy than Gamma rays.

6.

X-Rays?

a)

Have shorter wavelengths and Higher Frequency than Gamma Rays.

b)

Have longer wavelengths and Higher Frequency than Ultra Violet.

c)

Have shorter wavelengths and Higher Frequency than Ultra Violet.

7.

Can too Much Ultra Violet Light can Cause Cancer

a)

True.

b)

False.

8.
which wavelength gives you sunburn? 
a)
radio 
b)
microwaves
c)
infra red 
d)
Ultra violet 
9.
the higher the frequency 
a)
the shorter the wavelength
b)
the longer the wavelength 
c)
frequency has no effect of wavelength 
10.

Rearrange these statements to describe the production of x-ray:


I. The high speed electrons rapidly decelerated on the impact, and x-rays are emitted.

II. The high voltage current supply heat the filament cathode (to emit electrons at high acceleration).

III. Electrons emitted are accelerated towards a metal target.

a)

I, II, III

b)

II, III, I

c)

II, III, I

d)

II, I, III

11.

What disease can an X - Ray cause?

a)

Dyslexia

b)

Cancer

c)

Diabetes

d)

Polio

12.

This type of electromagnetic wave can be used to see inside luggage at an airport or in hospitals to see your bones.

a)

Gamma Rays

b)

Visible Light

c)

X Rays

d)

Infrared Rays

13.

How can you protect yourself from UV rays?

a)

expose your skin

b)

wear sunblock

c)

sit outside for 5 hours per day

14.

What is a usage of Gamma ray ?

a)

kills cancer cells

b)

to heat up food

c)

to make stars

d)

to produce photosynthesis

15.

what is the wavelength of a gamma ray?

a)

10mm

b)

12km

c)

less than 10 picometers

d)

12 inches

16.

what are the dangers of gamma rays ? (multiple answers)

a)

damage the cells inside

b)

causes mutations in the DNA

c)

your brain cells melt

d)

damages cellular mechanisms

17.

Put the following in the order of wavelength, starting with the longest

a)

Ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays

b)

X-rays, gamma rays, Ultraviolet

c)

Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet

d)

Ultraviolet, light, infrared

18.

Gamma rays are positively charged.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which of these are uses of gamma radiation?

a)

Tanning beds

b)

Radiotherapy

c)

Sterilisation

d)

Medical tracers

20.

What do bones contain that are able to block some X-Rays?

a)

Endosteum

b)

Periostium

c)

Calcium

d)

Fiber