Compared to natural background radiation, the amount of radiation received by U.S. citizens from normally operating nuclear power plants is
A) very much less.
B) considerably more.
C) roughly the same amount.
D) absolutely zero.
E) about 10% as much.

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The radiation received from normally operating nuclear power plants is very much less than natural background radiation. Natural sources like cosmic rays and radon contribute far more to the average person's radiation exposure.

Compared to Natural Background Radiation, the Amount of Radiation Received