
Ionizing vs Non-Ionizing Radiation

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Physics
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12th Grade
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Chris Gallagher
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is ionizing radiation?
Ionizing radiation is a type of radiation that is not harmful to humans
Ionizing radiation is a type of radiation that has no effect on atoms
Ionizing radiation is a type of radiation that only affects plants
Ionizing radiation is a type of radiation that has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating ions.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of ionizing radiation.
Infrared radiation
Microwaves
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet rays
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the health effects of ionizing radiation?
Improved immune system
Cell damage and increased risk of cancer
Enhanced cell regeneration
Reduced risk of cancer
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name a source of non-ionizing radiation.
X-rays
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet light
Microwaves
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?
Ionizing radiation is used in cooking, while non-ionizing radiation is used in medical imaging.
Ionizing radiation is harmless, while non-ionizing radiation is harmful.
Ionizing radiation can create ions, while non-ionizing radiation cannot.
Ionizing radiation is visible, while non-ionizing radiation is invisible.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What safety measures should be taken for ionizing radiation?
Wearing sunglasses and a hat
Eating a healthy diet
Using shielding, maintaining a safe distance, and limiting exposure time
Listening to music
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define ionizing radiation.
Radiation that has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating ions.
Radiation that only affects non-metallic elements
Radiation that is only produced by man-made sources
Radiation that causes no harm to living organisms
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
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