Radiation MCQs

Radiation MCQs

These Radiation multiple-choice questions and their answers will help you strengthen your grip on the subject of Radiation. You can prepare for an upcoming exam or job interview with these Radiation MCQs.
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1: All of the following events can trigger an adaptive radiation except _____.

A.   The colonization of a new habitat

B.   The evolution of a new morphological feature

C.   Gene duplication events

D.   The extinction of competitors

E.   A vicariance event splitting the habitat

2: The instrument that is commonly used to measure the intensity of radioactivity is called a _____.

A.   Photographic plate

B.   Magnet Wilson

C.   Cloud chamber

D.   Geiger counter

3: What is radiation?

A.   The emission of light from a source

B.   The transfer of heat through conduction

C.   The emission and transmission of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles

D.   The release of gases from a chemical reaction

4: Which of the following types of radiation has the highest energy?

A.   Radio waves

B.   Microwaves

C.   X-rays

D.   Infrared radiation

5: What is the unit used to measure radiation exposure?

A.   Radians

B.   Sieverts

C.   Coulombs

D.   Grays

6: What is the main source of ionizing radiation?

A.   Cell phones

B.   Microwave ovens

C.   Ultraviolet light

D.   Radioactive materials

7: Which of the following is a common application of ionizing radiation in medicine?

A.   MRI scans

B.   Ultrasound imaging

C.   X-ray imaging

D.   Thermography

8: What is the half-life of a radioactive substance?

A.   The time it takes for a substance to decay completely

B.   The time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a substance to decay

C.   The time it takes for a substance to reach its maximum activity

D.   The time it takes for a substance to become non-radioactive

9: What is the primary danger associated with exposure to ionizing radiation?

A.   Skin burns

B.   Respiratory problems

C.   DNA damage and increased risk of cancer

D.   Allergic reactions

10: Which type of radiation is used in cancer treatment to destroy cancer cells?

A.   Alpha particles

B.   Beta particles

C.   Gamma rays

D.   Neutrons

11: Which of the following materials can be used to shield against radiation?

A.   Glass

B.   Lead

C.   Aluminum

D.   Plastic

12: What is the main source of background radiation?

A.   Nuclear power plants

B.   Medical imaging devices

C.   Cosmic rays, rocks, and soil

D.   Cell phone towers