Radioactivity Quiz: questions and answers

1. What is radioactivity?

The act of emitting radiation spontaneously

The light emitted by stars

The interaction of an acoustic wave with an obstacle placed along its path

2. How is radioactivity measured?

Counting the millimeters

Measuring the largest wiggle on the recording

Counting how many atoms are spontaneously decaying each second

3. What is the unit of radioactivity?

A meter

A curie

A volt

4. What are gamma rays?

Energetic electrons that are emitted from the nucleus

Particles made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons

Photons that are emitted from the nucleus

5. What is an example of natural radiation?

Nuclear weapon detonations

Cosmic rays

Coal-burning power plants

6. Who discovered radioactivity?

Monique Sené

Henri Becquerel

Alexandru Proca

7. Why is radioactivity harmful?

It disrupts the function of the cells

It may cause Infertility in men

It damages or destroys the tissues of the human body

8. What are the types of radiation?

Alpha and beta particles, and gamma radiation

Leptons, antiquarks, and antileptons

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

9. What is radiotherapy?

The audio practice for curing mental diseases

The practice for curing the cancer

The practice that helps plants grow faster

10. What's another name for radioactivity?

A nuclear decay

A beta particle

A chemistry

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