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Quiz on Plasma

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is plasma?

a)

A solid form of matter

b)

A liquid state of matter

c)

An ionized gas and the fourth state of matter

d)

A type of molecular bond

2.

What region of the atmosphere forms plasma due to the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

3.

The ionosphere protects Earth from excessive ultraviolet radiation.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Controlled thermonuclear fusion occurs spontaneously under normal temperature and pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Over 99% of the visible universe is made up of plasma.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Plasma is described as:

a)

A gas with only neutral particles

b)

A system of charged particles with collective behavior

c)

A solid material with high energy

d)

A mixture of liquids and solids

7.

What percentage of the universe is made up of plasma?

a)

Less than 50%

b)

About 75%

c)

Over 99%

d)

About 25%

8.

What happens to gas molecules when temperature increases?

a)

They turn into plasma due to ionization

b)

They freeze

c)

They become liquid

d)

They stop moving

9.

What is the main source of plasma in space?

a)

The Sun

b)

The Earth

c)

The Moon

d)

The ocean

10.

Which of the following is an example of plasma on Earth?

a)

Lightning

b)

Water

c)

Rocks

d)

Trees

11.

Which of these is necessary for plasma production?

a)

High temperature or an electric field

b)

Low temperature

c)

High pressure only

d)

Removing magnetic fields

12.

Which of the following is an application of plasma?

a)

Chemical synthesis

b)

Neon lights

c)

lasers

d)

All of the above