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Which of the following is a natural source of background radiation?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation

Question

Radon gas

Radon gas is a natural source of background radiation that can accumulate in buildings, particularly in areas with certain geological formations.

Misunderstanding Background Radiation Sources

Students often confuse natural and artificial sources of background radiation, thinking they are the same.

Clarify the distinction by categorizing sources into natural (like cosmic rays and radon gas) and artificial (like medical uses and nuclear power).

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