background radiation Flashcards by Niamh Stewart

Q

what can radiation cause

A

cancer and can damage cells

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Q

name one use for radiation

A

medicine

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Q

name some natural sources

A

cosmic rays
roks and soil
living things

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Q

name some artificial sources

A

medical x rays
radioactive waste
radioactive fallout from nuclear testing

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