Question detail
Which of the following is NOT a natural source of background radiation?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation
Question
- A. Cosmic rays
- B. Rocks
- C. Radon gas
- D. Medical X-rays
Answer
Medical X-rays
Explanation
Medical X-rays are an artificial source of radiation, while the others are natural sources.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Natural Sources
Students often confuse natural sources of background radiation, thinking that all radiation comes from artificial sources.
To fix this, students should study and memorize the different natural sources of background radiation, such as cosmic rays, radon gas, and rocks, and understand their contributions to overall background radiation.
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