Radtown USA

Name: _________________________________       Date: _____________

There are many different sources of radiation in a typical city. Some of these sources may actually be in or near your home. In this Planet Diary activity, you'll visit the EPA's RadTown USA to learn more about radiation sources in the world around you.

1. Go to Welcome to Radtown USA. Explore the interactive map of Radtown by clicking different locations. Summarize what you learn about each of these sources of radiation:

   Location	Radiation Source	Radiation Types
   Homes
   Airport
   Scrap Metal Yard
   Hospital
   High School
   Construction Site
   Tanning Salon
   Drinking Water
   Mines
   Farmland
   Industrial Park

2. How much radiation are you exposed to? Go to Calculate Your Dose. Follow the onscreen instructions to calculate your exposure.