The greatest exposure to ionizing radiation to the population comes from
A) Medical x-rays
B) Occupational exposure
C) Dental x-rays
D) Background radiation

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Background radiation is the radiation that we are exposed to from natural sources like rocks, soil, and cosmic rays, and it is the primary source of exposure for most people. Medical and dental x-rays and occupational exposure can also contribute to exposure, but they generally only affect a smaller segment of the population.

The Greatest Exposure to Ionizing Radiation to the Population Comes