A certain radioactive material emits two protons and two neutrons to become stable. What kind of radiation has been emitted by this material?
  • Alpha
  • Beta
  • Gamma
  • Light
If a particle is radioactive and emits electromagnetic waves, what kind of decay is taking place?
  • Alpha decay
  • Beta decay
  • Gamma decay
  • Water decay
How do we dispose of nuclear waste from our nuclear reactors?
  • Burn it
  • Bury it
  • Freeze it
  • Feed it to animals
Radioactive substances can be harmful to humans. Which of the following materials could be used to block all types of radiation?
  • Thin sheet of aluminum
  • A tennis ball strategically placed between the source of radiation and a person
  • A very thick piece of paper
  • A very thick piece of lead
What is emitted from a particle if beta decay occurs?
  • A helium atom
  • An electron
  • A burst of electromagnetic radiation
  • A small Russian doll
What type of radiation is the most harmful to humans?
  • Alpha
  • Beta
  • Gamma
  • They are all dangerous
Which of the following conditions could be caused by exposure to radiation?
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Death
  • All of the above
Which material found in nature is a naturally-occurring fissile isotope?
  • Boron-5
  • Carbon-12
  • Uranium-235
  • Plutonium-244
Which of the following materials is the most-used fuel within nuclear reactors?
  • Uranium
  • Plutonium
  • Boron
  • Argon
Which of the following instruments can be used to measure the amount of radiation being emitted by a source?
  • Geiger-Muller tube
  • A ticker tape timer
  • A mercury thermometer
  • An orrery
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