If Enough Explosives Are Used to Spread Radioactive Material Over

question 19

Multiple Choice

If enough explosives are used to spread radioactive material over a broad area,then radioactivity is

• A)extremely hazardous and may be much higher than background levels.
• B)moderately hazardous and may be higher than background levels.
• C)slightly hazardous and may be only slightly higher than background levels.
• D)diluted and may not be much higher than background levels.

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