Greenhouse effect radiation, It comes from electromagnetic waves with relatively high

radiation levels.
A. Read and analyze the following statements given. Identify the term(s)
being described in each statement. Non-ionizing radiation It comes from electromagnetic waves with relatively
low radiation levels believed to be harmless to humans.
1. It is the phenomenon in which results to global warming.
Somatic (acquired) mutation It is a mutation that can be caused by factors
2. It is the most abundant greenhouse gas. such as radiation.

3. It is a greenhouse gas released in the production of fossil fuels. A. Fill in the correct terms to complete the anogram.

4. It is the gas released from various industrial activities. 1. non-ionizing radiation: low frequency: : ionizing radiation: __________

5. It is the trapping of heat inside Earth. 2. germline: inherited from a parent : : somatic: __________

B. Modify each item’s underlined term(s) to make the statement true. If the 3. alpha particle: cannot pass through skin : : beta particle: __________
statement is already correct, write C.
4. alpha particles: helium atoms : : beta particles: __________
1. Greenhouse effect is a phenomenon wherein short wavelengths of
radiation from the sun are absorbed when they pass through a transparent 5. gamma radiation: tumors: : beta particles: __________
medium while longer wavelengths of radiation are trapped inside that
medium. 1. can be caused by radiation

2. In a greenhouse, the glass allows sunlight to come in, thereby heating
what is inside the box.
3. Solar radiation is in the form of EM waves from the sun.
4. Human activities are not the main cause of global warming.
2. change in the DNA sequence inherited from a parent
3. particle that can cause a break in the DNA
4. particles that are electrons that travel very fast and carry very high
amounts of energy

5. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon. 5. generally harmless radiation

6. Transportation is the main cause of the emission of greenhouse gases. 6. leads to mutations where cells appear to have a slightly different DNA
compared to the original
7. The concept of the greenhouse effect was discovered by Joseph Fourier.
7. a permanent alteration in the genetic sequence
8. Water vapor does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
8. resulting cell from cell division
9. Gases, such as carbon dioxide, ethane, and nitrous oxide are some of
those responsible for this effect. 10. Greenhouse effect is good for tropical 9. particles composed of two neutrons and two protons
plants.
10. radiation that causes DNA damage
Answer the following questions.
a. genetic mutation b. germline mutation
1. Do planets with ozone layers similar to Earth also experienced
greenhouse effect? c. somatic mutation d. daughter cells

2. How important is the ozone layer to Earth and to prevent global e. parent cells f. ionizing radiation
warming?
g. non-ionizing radiation h. alpha particles
3. If all human activities which cause greenhouse effect are halted for 24
i. beta particles j. gamma particles
hours, would the existing greenhouse effect decrease?
4. What is the difference between greenhouse effect and ozone depletion?
Answer the following questions.
5. What simple ways can you suggest for students to do in order to
1. What are some examples of genetic mutation?
minimize greenhouse effect?
2. What could people do to prevent ionizing radiation?
Alpha particles They are particles composed of two neutrons and two
protons. They are identical to helium atoms. 3. A pregnant woman is living near a nuclear power plant. It is reported
recently that there was a leakage. What could happen to the woman?
Beta particles They are electrons that travel very fast and carry very high
amounts of energy. 4. Is non-ionizing radiation generally safe even in prolonged exposure? Why
or why not? 5. Is mutation generally bad? Why or why not?
Genetic mutation is a permanent alteration in the genetic sequence that
causes diversity among organisms.

Greenhouse effect It is a phenomenon wherein short wavelengths of

radiation from the sun are absorbed when they pass through a transparent
medium while longer wavelengths of radiation are trapped inside that
medium.

Greenhouse gases It is composed of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous

oxide, and other gases responsible for the greenhouse effect. Ionizing