Background Radiation 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PhysicsRadioactivityGCSEAQA Created by: Jessica ParkerCreated on: 03-12-12 10:40 What is Background Radiation? Radiation that is present at all times, all around us, wherever you go. 1 of 6 The Background Radiation we recievce comes from... Unstable isotopes, space and man made sources. 2 of 6 Unstable Isotopes all around us, in the air,in food,in building materials and in rocks. 3 of 6 Radiation from Space cosmic rays, mostly come from the sun. 4 of 6 Man made Sources Fallout from nuclear weapon tests, nuclear accidents (chernobyl) or dumped nuclear waste. 5 of 6 The Relative Proportions of Background radiation pie chart 6 of 6
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