For the average person in the U.S., the largest source of radiation exposure is
A) background radiation.
B) medical X-rays.
C) irradiated food.
D) consumer products.
E) remote-controlled devices.

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Background radiation is the largest source of radiation exposure for the average person in the U.S. This includes radiation from natural sources such as cosmic rays, radon, and radioactive elements in soil and water. Medical X-rays and consumer products can also contribute to radiation exposure, but they are typically much smaller sources than background radiation. Irradiated food and remote-controlled devices are not significant sources of radiation exposure for the average person.

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