Radon 101: Measurement Course (NRPP Exam) - Intro to Radon and its Health Effects fully solved 2023/2024

Radon 101: Measurement Course (NRPP Exam) - Intro to Radon and its Health EffectsCity the annual % of radiation exposure from indoor radon to the general public. - correct answer 37% (think of the pie graph) What part of radon is the greatest risk to humans? - correct answer Radon decay products (RDPs) What is the level at which US citizens are urged to take action to fix indoor radon levels? - correct answer 4.0 pCi/L (of air) What organization produced the most definitive report of scientific data on indoor radon? - correct answer BEIR - Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation What percentage of annual radiation exposure to the American public is due to background radiation? - correct answer 50% According to the EPA, how many deaths per year can be attributed to radon-induced lung cancer (2012)? - correct answer 21,000 In what category of carcinogens is radon classified? - correct answer Class A - known to be cancer causing to humans What are the four elements within Radon Decay Products that cause lung cancer? - correct answer Polonium-218 Polonium-214 Bismuth-214 Lead-214