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We can identify sources that lead to radioactive pollution to the following:

* the use of depleted uranium in kinetic weapons * natural sources (radon from granite) * drywall

* coal burning * uranium mining * lost or stolen radioactive sources from industry or medical facilities

* nuclear weapon * transportation * disposal of nuclear waste * nuclear power plants The impact of radiation on human life is in addition to the immediately poisonous nature of some radioactive materials:

* Carcinogenicsis (causes cancers) * Mutigenesis (causes non cancerous changed at the cellular level) * Teratogenisis (causes changes to fetal development)

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What are some type of pollutants?

Some types of pollutants include carbon monoxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. These pollutants can come from sources such as vehicles, industrial processes, power plants, and burning of fossil fuels.


What are the types of pollution?

The major forms of pollution are listed below: 1. Air pollution, the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere. 2. Light pollution, includes over-illumination 3. Littering 4. Noise pollution, which encompasses roadway noise, aircraft noise, industrial noise 5. Soil contamination occurs when chemicals are released 6. Radioactive contamination 7. Thermal pollution, is a temperature change in natural water bodies caused by human influence 8. Visual pollution 9. Water pollution


What is the full form for land pollution?

Land polution is a pollution in land only. It can cause any types of disease that may cause of death. The responsible agencies of this are DENR(Department of Environment and Natural Resources, government agencies, and Local government units.


How can you prevent radiation pollution?

To prevent radiation pollution, you can limit exposure to sources of radiation, properly dispose of radioactive waste, implement safety measures in nuclear facilities, and monitor radiation levels regularly to ensure they are within safe limits. Additionally, following regulations and guidelines set by authorities can help prevent radiation pollution.


Types of pollution?

From the UCKAC Web site, here's a list that notes the element, the **description, and (bullet) several sources:Carbon Monoxide (CO)**Colorless, odorless gasVehicles burning gasolineNatural gas appliancesLead (Pb)**Metallic elementVehicles burning leaded gasolineMetal refineriesNitrogen Oxide (NOx)**Several gaseous compounds made up of nitrogen and oxygenVehiclesPower plants burning fossil fuelsOzone (O3)**Gaseous PollutantVehicle exhaust and certain other fumesFormed from other air pollutants in the presence of sunlightParticulate Matter**Very small particles of soot, dust, or other matter, including tiny droplets of liquidsDiesel enginesPower plantsIndustriesWind-blown dustWood stovesSulfur Dioxide (SO2)**Gaseous compound made up of sulfur and oxygenCoal-burning power plants and industriesCoal-burning stovesRefineries

Related Questions

Are radiation pollution and radioactive pollution same?

no


What causes radioactives pollution?

The release of radioactive substances in the atmosphere leads to radioactive pollution. Only the radioactive wastes cause the radioactive pollution. Nuclear material is pure and they are not the factor for causing radioactive pollution. The waste discarded improperly only causes radioactive pollution.The following causes the radioactive pollution in high rangeNuclear power plantsCoal fired power plantsUranium plantsThe above said power plants release radioactive wastes to the atmosphere. During their release or transportation of radioactive wastes, the radioactive pollution occurs.


How do you stop radioactive pollution?

we can stop this pollution by throwing booms.


What is the effect of radioactive pollutions on humans?

Radioactive pollution causes cancer.


What is the definition of nuclear pollution?

nuclear pollution is the type of pollution caused due to the release of radioactive substances in the environment


What has the author Chris Busby written?

Chris Busby has written: 'The wings of death' -- subject(s): Health aspects, Health aspects of Radioactive pollution, Radioactive pollution


What has the author C R Macdonald written?

C. R. Macdonald has written: 'Summary report of radionuclides and metals in selected wildlife in Canada' -- subject(s): Effect of radioactive pollution on, Environmental aspects of Metals, Environmental aspects of Radioactive pollution, Mammals, Metals, Radioactive pollution


What is meant by radioactive pollution?

high-energy subatomic particles


What is the difference between thermal pollution and radioactive waste?

Biusoee


What has the author S Bajo written?

S. Bajo has written: 'Determination of [superscript 90]Sr in uranium fission products' -- subject(s): Measurement, Radioactive pollution, Radioactive pollution of soils


Radioactive pollution When it happened in chernobyl?

It happened on 26 April 1986


What has the author Mingde Yu written?

Mingde Yu has written: 'He shi yan chang ji qi zhi li =' -- subject(s): Nuclear weapons, Environmental aspects, Testing, Radioactive pollution, Safety measures, Location, Measurement, Nuclear industry, Radioactive pollution of soils 'He shi yan chang ji qi zhi li =' -- subject(s): Nuclear weapons, Environmental aspects, Testing, Radioactive pollution, Safety measures, Location, Measurement, Nuclear industry, Radioactive pollution of soils