Question

Radiations are harmful because:

• A. They can cause damage to the environment
• B. They mix with water and enter our system
• C. They can cause internal injuries in humans
• D. They can penetrate tissues and living cells

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

They can cause damage to the environment

C

They can cause internal injuries in humans

D

They can penetrate tissues and living cells

The different types of radiation like X-rays, alpha, beta and gamma rays are present everywhere in the environment and cause damage to plants if present in excessive concentrations. These radiations also have enough energy to penetrate the human body and cause internal damage to tissues and cells, and can also cause superficial burns.