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Many things. Some of which are Radon gas, trace radioactive materials in food and water, high energy gamma rays from space, nuclear weapon fallout, coal ash, luminus watch dials, and pottery fired with uranium based glazes.

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Explain why a summer tan is only temporary?

A summer tan is temporary because it is the result of the skin's melanocytes producing more melanin in response to UV exposure. As the skin sheds and renews itself, the tan fades over time. Additionally, decreased sun exposure in the fall and winter months contributes to the fading of the tan.


Why are basements typically colder than other parts of a house?

Basements are typically colder than other parts of a house because they are underground and have less exposure to sunlight and outside temperatures. The lack of insulation and ventilation in basements also contributes to the cooler temperatures.


Time distance and shielding are the best ways to protect against the effects of exposure to what?

Exposure to radiation. Keeping a safe distance from the radiation source, limiting the time of exposure, and using shielding materials can help reduce the risk of harm from radiation exposure.


Which of the following is a true statement about the dosimeter. A.read yearly B.Reports exposure to federal authorities C. records direct exposure only D. records on a strip of film?

B. Reports exposure to federal authorities. Dosimeters are devices used to measure an individual's exposure to radiation, and the data collected from dosimeters is often used to report exposure levels to relevant authorities for monitoring and regulatory purposes.


What is one hazard of exposure to infrared radiation?

One hazard of exposure to infrared radiation is skin burns. Prolonged or intense exposure to infrared radiation can heat up and damage the skin, leading to burns similar to those caused by exposure to heat sources like fire or hot surfaces.

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Which factor that contributes to cancer increases with the exposure to the sun?

Radiation


What factors that contributes to cancer increases with exposure to the sun?

A person's chances of getting skin cancer can increase as a result of exposure to the sun due to the ultraviolet rays of the sun damaging the genetic material in the person's skin cells.


What factor that contributes to cancer increases with exposure to the sun?

A person's chances of getting skin cancer can increase as a result of exposure to the sun due to the ultraviolet rays of the sun damaging the genetic material in the person's skin cells.


What is exposure margin in fao?

A margin of exposure is defined as the benchmark dose divided by the dose from exposure. The smaller the dose from exposure the larger the margin of exposure.


What Types of termination of exposure to X-ray?

Automatic exposure time electronic exposure time mechanical exposure time


What are the chances of dying from asbestos exposure?

The chances of dying from asbestos exposure are small but increase with increasing time of exposure, increasing intensity of exposure, and with amount of smoking you do.


What is radiation exposure safety?

Radiation exposure safety is the process of preventing or minimizing exposure to radiation, and tracking what does occur.


How to change exposure in Premiere Pro?

To change exposure in Premiere Pro, adjust the exposure setting in the Lumetri Color panel or use the Exposure slider in the Basic Correction section.


Permissible exposure limits are levels of exposure mandated by?

OSHA


When was Severe Exposure created?

Severe Exposure was created in 1995.


What is another word for exposure?

exposure time = induction period


What is the duration of exposure?

The duration of Maximum Exposure is 3600.0 seconds.