The release of particles and electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during the normal process of ...

The release of particles and electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during the normal process of disintegration produces
 
  A) cell phone radiation.
  B) nonionizing radiation.
  C) ionizing radiation.
  D) microwave radiation.

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Radiation exposure is measured in which of the following units (also called roentgens)?
 
  A) radiation ionized units
  B) radiation absorbed doses
  C) radiation exposed doses
  D) radiation frequency units

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The accident that results when the temperature in the core of a nuclear reactor increases enough to melt the fuel and breach the containment vessel is called a nuclear
 
  A) fire.
  B) breach.
  C) explosion.
  D) meltdown.

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The average person in the United States generates how many pounds of municipal solid waste each day?
 
  A) about 1.5
  B) more than 4
  C) more than 6
  D) more than 8

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Marta collects kitchen scraps and yard clippings in a bin outside of her home to use in her garden. She is
 
  A) recycling.
  B) composting.
  C) combusting.
  D) source reducing.