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Which of the following describes background radiation?.
- A.Radiation from cosmic sources only
- B.Radiation from natural and artificial sources
- C.Radiation emitted during nuclear fission
- D.Radiation from medical procedures only
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Radiation from natural and artificial sources
Explanation
Why this works
The evidence indicates that background radiation encompasses radiation from both natural sources, such as cosmic rays and radon gas, and artificial sources, like medical equipment. This implies that background radiation is a constant presence in our environment.
Thus, the correct option is radiation from natural and artificial sources.
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