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Radon is a radioactive material commonly inhaled by humans.
Radon is a radioactive material commonly inhaled by humans.
True (A)
The dose from terrestrial radiation is the same across all regions of the world.
The dose from terrestrial radiation is the same across all regions of the world.
False (B)
Humans are only exposed to cosmic radiation when flying on an airplane.
Humans are only exposed to cosmic radiation when flying on an airplane.
False (B)
Uranium and thorium are the major isotopes of concern for terrestrial radiation.
Uranium and thorium are the major isotopes of concern for terrestrial radiation.
Radioactive potassium-40 can only be found in external sources of radiation.
Radioactive potassium-40 can only be found in external sources of radiation.
Neutron activation is the process in which neutron radiation reduces radioactivity in materials.
Neutron activation is the process in which neutron radiation reduces radioactivity in materials.
Nuclear fission is primarily associated with uranium-238 reactions.
Nuclear fission is primarily associated with uranium-238 reactions.
The penetrating power of gamma radiation is weaker than alpha radiation.
The penetrating power of gamma radiation is weaker than alpha radiation.
Attenuation of radiation refers to the process of increasing the intensity of radiation.
Attenuation of radiation refers to the process of increasing the intensity of radiation.
Carbon-14 is a man-made isotope introduced into the environment through nuclear reactors.
Carbon-14 is a man-made isotope introduced into the environment through nuclear reactors.
