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8.3.1.7.1. Sources/causes of nuclear hazards
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What is radioactivity?
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Think about the decay process of certain elements.
- 2.
Name a natural source of radioactivity.
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Consider volcanic materials and Earth's crust.
- 3.
What is a major source of man-made radioactivity?
- Uranium Mining
- Nuclear Power Plants
- Solar Energy
Hint
Think of places where nuclear reactions occur.
- 4.
True or False: Genetic effects of radiation can only affect the person exposed.
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- False
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Consider what happens to DNA.
- 5.
Analyze the impact of nuclear waste on groundwater and suggest necessary management practices.
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Consider the flow of water and waste interaction.
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Consider a scenario where workers are exposed to increasing radiation levels. Propose a solution, detailing the steps required to protect them.
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Focus on both prevention and monitoring.
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