Background Radiation: The World Around You

Discussion of radioactive dose. Quantification of radioactive does including Sieverts and REM. Breakdown of radiation dose from natural and manmade sources and how that has changed over time, what they are, and why they are there. This includes radon, cosmic rays, medical procedures, potassium in your body, x-rays and others. Cosmic ray does vs elevation of where one lives. Common radioactive materials are examined and shown such as lantern mantles, smoke-detectors, salt substitute, and Fiesta Ware plates.