Question

What is radioactive pollution??

Answer 1

The radioactive pollution is defined as the physical pollution of air, water and the other radioactive materials. 

Answer 2

$\huge \text{Radioactive\: Pollution }$

✍ We know that Radioactivity is a phenomenon of emission of Protons (Alpha particles) Electrons (beta particles) and Gamma rays due to disassociation of or atomic nucleic of some elements.

✍ Such emissions also can cause pollution this is called Radioactive Pollution.

$\Large \text{Sources\: Of\: Radioactive\: Pollution }$

✍ Nuclear power plants.

✍ Nuclear weapons

✍ Disposal of nuclear wastes

✍ Use of radioactive isotopes.

✍ Mining and refining of radioactive substances like uranium and thorium.

✍ Radioactive materials react with biological molecules. It can damage DNA leading to cancer and birth defects.