Nuclear Ready

1. What are the three basic principles of radiation protection?

Time, Distance, and Shielding

Duck, Cover, and Hold

Stop, Drop, and Roll

2. How does 'distance' help protect you from radiation?

Radiation cannot travel far

The farther you are, the lower the dose

It makes you harder to see

3. What common material is excellent for radiation shielding?

Glass

Wood

Concrete and earth

4. What is Potassium Iodide (KI) used for?

To cure radiation sickness

To protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine

To purify water

5. When should Potassium Iodide (KI) be taken?

Immediately after feeling sick

Only when instructed by public health officials

As a daily vitamin