The Himalaya Mountains have experienced such extreme uplift because continental masses are

too buoyant to subduct. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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A. Gamma radiation would be best because it penetrates the best. B. Only X-rays are used for medical imaging. C. Alpha radiation would be best because it penetrates the least and therefore does the least damage. D. Beta radiation would be best because it can be measured electrically. E. none of the above

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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