A Citizen's Guide to Radon - Questions

What is radon?

• A type of soil

• A type of rock

• A type of cancer

• A radioactive gas

How can radon enter your home?

• Through the water supply

• Through cracks in walls

• Through the air conditioning system

• Through the roof

What is the recommended radon level in homes?

• 4 pCi/L

• 6 pCi/L

• 8 pCi/L

• 2 pCi/L

How can you test for radon in your home?

• By checking the soil

• By using a radon test kit

• By tasting the water

• By smelling the air

What should you do if your radon level is above 4 pCi/L?

• Open the windows

• Install a radon reduction system

• Move to a new home

• Do nothing

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the average indoor radon level?

• 1.3 pCi/L

• 3.5 pCi/L

• 2.0 pCi/L

• 0.4 pCi/L

What should you do if you are planning to sell your home?

• Test for radon and fix any problems

• Hide the radon test results

• Ignore radon concerns

• Lower the price of the home

Can radon be removed from water?

• Yes, by boiling the water

• Yes, by filtering the water

• No, radon cannot be removed from water

• Yes, through point-of-use or point-of-entry treatment devices

What are the two main sources of radon in your home's indoor air?

• Soil and plants

• Air and water

• Water and soil

• Water and plants

Which is a larger risk for radon entering your home, soil or water?

• Both are equally risky

• Neither is risky

• Soil

• Water