Which of the following statements is true of the average dose of background radiation received by an individual in the United States?
A) The average dose of background radiation a person living in the United States receives each year is 6.2 mSv.
B) Geographic areas at higher elevations are associated with increased amounts of cosmic radiation.
C) Geographic areas that contain more radioactive materials are associated with increased amounts of cosmic radiation.
D) A wood home has a higher natural radiation level than a brick home.
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