Background Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is background radiation?
What is background radiation?
Low-level radiation always in environment
What are cosmic rays?
What are cosmic rays?
High-energy particles from outer space
Which gas is emitted from rocks and soil as a source of background radiation?
Which gas is emitted from rocks and soil as a source of background radiation?
Radon
What is nuclear fallout?
What is nuclear fallout?
Residual material from weapons tests
Which medical procedures contribute to background radiation?
Which medical procedures contribute to background radiation?
X-rays and radiation therapy
Which occupations expose workers to higher levels of radiation?
Which occupations expose workers to higher levels of radiation?
Healthcare and nuclear industries
What is the unit for measuring radiation dose absorbed by the body?
What is the unit for measuring radiation dose absorbed by the body?
Sieverts (Sv)
Which type of radiation is the most strongly ionising?
Which type of radiation is the most strongly ionising?
Alpha radiation
What stops alpha particles from penetrating?
What stops alpha particles from penetrating?
Dead skin cells
Why are alpha particles hazardous if inhaled or ingested?
Why are alpha particles hazardous if inhaled or ingested?
They are strongly ionising inside body
What can beta particles do that makes them dangerous?
What can beta particles do that makes them dangerous?
Penetrate skin and enter the body
What is the main characteristic of gamma radiation?
What is the main characteristic of gamma radiation?
Weakly ionising, high penetration