Question

State any four effects of radioactive pollution​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast, can cause acute health effects such as skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness"). It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast
• Radiation can harm either the whole body (somatic damage) or eggs and sperm (genetic damage). Its effects are more pronounced in cells that reproduce rapidly, such as the stomach lining, hair follicles, bone marrow, and embryos.
• It can cause acute health effects such as skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness").
• It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.