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RADIOACTIVE
POLLUTION
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*DEFINITION: Radioactive pollution
is the deposition of, or presence of
radioactive substances on surfaces
or within solids, liquids or gases
(including the human body)
RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION
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*CAUSES: Radioactive pollution can have many
different causes:
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-Nuclear explosions and detonations of nuclear
weapons
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-Defense weapon production
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-Nuclear waste handling and disposal
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-Mining
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-Nuclear accidents
RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION
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*EFFECTS:
-Humans: When people are exposed to
radiation or work in power plants, their
children may have birth defects. Radioactive
pollution can make people have many