

Radon Health Risks and Guidelines
Interactive Video
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Science
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is radon and why is it considered a health risk?
A radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer
A type of air pollutant from vehicles
A harmless gas found in the atmosphere
A chemical used in household cleaning products
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the EPA's recommended action level for radon in homes?
8 picoCuries per liter
6 picoCuries per liter
4 picoCuries per liter
2 picoCuries per liter
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the WHO, at what radon level should action be taken?
4.5 picoCuries per liter
1.5 picoCuries per liter
2.7 picoCuries per liter
3.5 picoCuries per liter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many lung cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with radon each year?
10,000
30,000
50,000
21,000
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the risk of dying from radon exposure for non-smokers?
500 out of every million
10 out of every million
50 out of every million
100 out of every million
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the estimated increase in cancer risk per picoCurie per liter increase in radon exposure?
2%
4%
8%
6%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many additional radon-related deaths per million people are expected if exposure increases by two picoCuries per liter?
7
5
3
9
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