Japan radiation exposure: a comparison

The video discusses increased radiation levels detected at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, comparing them to medical radiation exposure. It also addresses concerns in the US about radiation, noting that US citizens typically absorb 3 millisieverts annually from the environment, totaling around six millisieverts per year when including medical sources.

What is the equivalent of 100 millisieverts in terms of chest scans?

• 30 chest scans

• 10 chest scans

• 40 chest scans

• 20 chest scans

How many millisieverts were detected at the Fukushima plant on Wednesday?

• 1.9 millisieverts

• 4.0 millisieverts

• 2.5 millisieverts

• 3.0 millisieverts

Why are people in the US concerned about radiation?

• Despite low levels detected, they are worried about potential impacts

• Because of misinformation about radiation levels

• Due to high levels detected in their environment

• Because of the proximity to Fukushima

How much radiation does an average US citizen absorb from the environment annually?

• 4 millisieverts

• 1 millisievert

• 2 millisieverts

• 3 millisieverts

What is the total annual radiation exposure for a US citizen including medical sources?

• 7 millisieverts

• 6 millisieverts

• 4 millisieverts

• 5 millisieverts