Background radiation (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is background radiation?
What is background radiation?
Ionising radiation naturally present
What are cosmic rays?
What are cosmic rays?
Radiation from space, especially the sun
Where does radon gas come from?
Where does radon gas come from?
Seeps from ground, especially granite areas
Which radioactive material is found in food we eat?
Which radioactive material is found in food we eat?
Potassium-40
Which is an artificial source of background radiation?
Which is an artificial source of background radiation?
X-rays and radiotherapy
What unit is used to measure radiation dose?
What unit is used to measure radiation dose?
Sieverts (Sv)
Why might people at higher altitudes receive more background radiation?
Why might people at higher altitudes receive more background radiation?
More exposure to cosmic rays
What happens to an object that is irradiated?
What happens to an object that is irradiated?
Radiation hits it but it stays non-radioactive
How do lead-lined boxes help prevent irradiation?
How do lead-lined boxes help prevent irradiation?
They absorb the radiation
What do photographic film badges do for radiation workers?
What do photographic film badges do for radiation workers?
Monitor their radiation exposure
What is contamination?
What is contamination?
Radioactive particles on or inside objects
How can contamination be prevented when handling radioactive materials?
How can contamination be prevented when handling radioactive materials?
Wear gloves and use tongs