Matching
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 Match the radiation type with the correct
penetration above a. | “A” will not penetrate paper | c. | “C”
will not penetrate lead | b. | “B” will not penetrate aluminum
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Alpha
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Gamma
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Beta
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Match the following a. | nuclear fusion | c. | Coal
burning | b. | nuclear fission |
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Used to produce most of the electricity through out the United States
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occurs in the Sun and in nuclear bombs
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divides elements heavier than iron
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used to produce nuclear energy
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emits large amounts of greenhouse gases
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combines elements lighter than iron
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Every carbon based life form dies and leaves Carbon-14 to decay into
Nitrogen-14. The radiation emitted from this process is called a(n)
a. | beta particle | c. | alpha particle | b. | gamma particle | d. | quark |
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Which radiation type emits waves and does not form a new element?
a. | delta | c. | gamma | b. | alpha | d. | beta |
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Which tool is used to detect radiation?
a. | Voltmeter | c. | pH indicator | b. | Ampmeter | d. | Geiger counter |
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