P2 Radiation and life - revision

1. What is meant by a radiation journey?

2. What are the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in order?
3. Why is too little or too much sun dangerous?
4. What can happen when EM radiation is absorbed?
5. What are photons and what affects the energy they deliver?
6. What is the difference between ionising and non ionising radiation?
7. How is the precautionary principle applied to mobile phone mast design?
8. How do we know that the link between cancer and x-rays is more than just
coincidence?
9. What is ALARA and how is it put into practice with X-Rays.
10. Briefly describe the mechanism behind the Greenhouse Effect.
11. What activities add CO2 to the air?
12. What activities remove CO2 from the air?
13. What are the possible consequences of global warming?
14. What are governments doing to combat Global Warming?

Electromagnetic
Radiation

Carbon cycle Ionizing Radiation

Radiation and
life
Absorbing
X ray safety radiation
Global warming

Key words
Ultraviolet Factor Outcome Correlation Cause
radiation
Absorbs Reflect Photosynthesis Respiration Atmosphere
Transmits Ozone layer CFCs Source Emits
Ions Ionization Photons Ionizing Non-ionizing
radiation radiation
Ray Wave Intensity Duration Perceived risk
Actual risk Precautionary Mechanism ALARA Climate
principle
Greenhouse Greenhouse Carbon cycle deforestation
effect gases