Question

Differecnce between environmental radiation and background radiation

Answer 1

Environmental radiation exists in our environment from naturally occurring and manmade radiation sources. Often, environmental radiation is termed "background radiation." On average, Iowans receive an annual radiation dose of 300 millirem from natural radiation sources and 60 millirem from manmade radiation sources.  Any one person's annual envrironmental radiation dose will vary depending upon their activities and location.

Answer 2

Nuclear radiation refers to the particles and photons emitted during reactions that involve the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear radiation is also known as ionizing radiation or ionising radiation (depending on the country).