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What are man-made sources of radiation?
What are man-made sources of radiation?
X-rays, radioactivity, and nuclear fission processes
What are the two main sources of natural background radiation?
What are the two main sources of natural background radiation?
Cosmic radiation and 'Primordial' radiation from terrestrial sources
How does the atmosphere affect cosmic radiation?
How does the atmosphere affect cosmic radiation?
The atmosphere acts as a shield and reduces the amount of cosmic radiation reaching the Earth's surface
Where does cosmic radiation mainly come from?
Where does cosmic radiation mainly come from?
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What is the approximate dose rate of cosmic radiation at sea level?
What is the approximate dose rate of cosmic radiation at sea level?
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