What Is the Largest Single Contributor to Background Radiation in the United

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the largest single contributor to background radiation in the United States?

• A) cosmic
• B) medical X-rays
• C) consumer products
• D) nuclear power plants
• E) radon

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