Do rocks give off radiation

Answer 1

Yes, but in most cases it is not a problem. Some granite contains radium, a radioactive element that decays to form radon gas. Radon gas is a radioactive gas, and, if it escapes from the rocks, can accumulate in buildings, especially basements and cellars. Long term exposure to radon gas increases the risk of lung cancer, but a well ventilated house should have no problems.

Answer 2

radioactive rocks absorbs the heat radiation coming from the sun.as these rocks are bad conductor of heat therefore they radiate the absorbed heat back to the space making the atmosphere moderate

Answer 3

Yes. They have thermal energy, assuming they're not at absolute zero; they might also, depending on the circumstances, have potential, kinetic, or even chemical energy.

Answer 4

It depends on the type of rock.

Answer 5

NO