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What is background radiation?
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practice
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Topic
Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation
Question
- A. Radiation that is always present in the environment
- B. Radiation emitted only during nuclear reactions
- C. Radiation that occurs only in specific locations
- D. Radiation that is artificially created
Answer
Radiation that is always present in the environment
Explanation
Background radiation is defined as ionising radiation that is consistently present in the environment, originating from natural and artificial sources.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Background Radiation Sources
Students often confuse natural and artificial sources of background radiation when interpreting charts or tables.
To fix this, students should carefully review the definitions of natural and artificial sources and practice identifying them in various contexts.
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