1.
When can nuclear
radiation be dangerous?
2.
Are we exposed to
nuclear radiation?
3.
Define background
radiation.
4.
How does the nuclear
radiation effect the living organisms?
5.
Name the molecules in
blood that carries oxygen throughout the body.
6.
What happens when
hemoglobin is exposed to excessive amounts of nuclear radiation?
7.
Name the large molecules
the body tissues are made of.
8.
What happens when the
above molecules (from answer to question # 7) lose or gain electrons through
ionization?
9.
What happens if enough
molecules in a cell are ionized?
10. Which part of our body protects us from most
radiation?
11. How can the alpha and beta particles get in to our
body?
12. Write down two effects of nuclear radiation on our
body.
13. Where can Radon be accumulated?
14. What is the effect of inhaled Radon-222?
15. Prolonged exposure to Radon-222 can lead to
______________________________.
16. List three symptoms of serious exposure to nuclear
radiation.
17. What information does DNA contain?
18. When is the strong chance of birth defects?
19. Where is the “Shiprock Uranium mine” located?
20. What was the effect of nuclear waste from Shiprock
Uranium mine on the animals?
21. Radioactive sources present in smoke alarms release
_______________________.
22. ______________ is used to treat cancer.
23. How are the beams of gamma rays used in the treatment
of brain tumor?
24. Define “Radioactive Tracer”.
25. How are the Radioactive Tracers used on research
farms?
26. How do the geologists use the tracer?