Question

Which of the following are examples of anthropogenic sources of ionizing radiation?

• A. CT Scan
• B. Background radiation
• C. Nuclear testing
• D. UV rays

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Nuclear testing

There are many anthropogenic sources of ionising radiation. Ionizing radiation are used for diagnostic purposes (e.g: CT scan, X ray, etc), therapeutic purposes (e.g: cancer treatment by gamma rays), as nuclear weapons, in power plants, etc.