Question

which of the following conclusions about radiation is supported by the text? a. radiation is more harmful than helpful. b. radiation is neither harmful nor helpful. c. radiation is more helpful than harmful. d. radiation is both helpful and harmful. 5. what is this text mostly about? a. the ways that radiation can kill bacteria that may be present in foods b. the effects, both positive and negative, that radiation can have c. the fact that too much radiation can be harmful for our health, even causing cancer or death d. why we should be careful about and try to minimize our exposure to radiation 6. read these sentences from the text. you might not know exactly how to describe it, but chances are good that you know the word radiation can have two very different connotations. on the one hand, radiation exposure was one of the most feared consequences after an earthquake and a tsunami damaged a nuclear reactor in japan back in 2011. on the other hand, radiation may have helped someone you know fight a disease such as cancer. as used in these sentences, what does the word \connotations\ most nearly mean? a. possibilities b. meanings c. connections d. consequences

Explanation:

1. For the first question about the conclusion of radiation, the text shows both harmful (e.g., after nuclear - reactor damage) and helpful (e.g., in fighting cancer) aspects, so radiation is both helpful and harmful.
2. For the second question about the main idea of the text, it covers both positive and negative effects of radiation.
3. For the third question, "connotations" in the context means different meanings that the word "radiation" can have.

Answer:

1. D. Radiation is both helpful and harmful.
2. B. the effects, both positive and negative, that radiation can have
3. B. meanings