Radon Radiation

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
radon radiation environmental health risks gas Radon-222 naturally occurring radioactive decay uranium-238 atoms nucleus rays particles isotopes gamma cancer
Subjects
Health Studies Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Radon Radiation

Odorless, colorless, and potentially deadly, radon is a gas blamed for thousands of cancer deaths in the United States each year. As this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE points out, the health risks it poses may be greater than those of any other source of radiation.
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PBS Learning Media

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