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A quiz quiz on radiation and fuels

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Question 1 of 13

3

List three forms of biofuel

Select one or more of the following:

  • Wood

  • Coal

  • Oil

  • Wind

  • Urine

  • Straw

  • Manure

Explanation

Question 2 of 13

1

Uranium is a nuclear fuel

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 13

2

What are the advantages of using nuclear power?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Fossil fuel reserves are not used

  • No pollution or greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere

  • Pollution and greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere

  • It has a low cost in maintainence

  • Waste can easily be disposed of

Explanation

Question 4 of 13

3

What are the disadvantages of using nuclear power?

Select one or more of the following:

  • High cost in maintenace

  • Need of careful disposal of radioactive waste

  • The risk of nuclear meltdown

  • Fossil fuels are reserved

  • Pollution and greenhouses gases are produced in the atmosphere

  • Gives people more employment

Explanation

Question 5 of 13

3

What are the three types of radioactivity?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Alpha

  • Beta

  • Gamma

  • Ultraviolet

  • Radioactive

  • X-ray

Explanation

Question 6 of 13

1

Radiation causes ionisation

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 13

1

Alpha radiation can penetrate 3mm thick aluminium

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 13

1

Alpha penetration can be stopped by paper

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 13

1

Beta radiation can penetrate 3mm thick aluminium

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 13

1

Gamma is the strongest of the three named radiations

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 13

1

Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiation come from the nucleus of a radioactive atom

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 13

5

What precautions should we take when handling radioactive materials?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Wear special protective clothing

  • Distance yourself from the radioactivity

  • Use shielding to absorb radiation

  • Hide

  • Destroy it

  • Use material in short time periods

  • Use tongs to handle the material

  • Swallow it

  • Lick it

Explanation

Question 13 of 13

2

How can gamma rays be used medically?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Radiotherapy is preformed to kill cancer cells.

  • Sterilise medical equipment

  • Examine bones

  • To create superpowers

  • To preform a eye test

Explanation