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Nuclear Energy

Question 3 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which are risks of using nuclear power plants to generate electricity? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Nuclear power plants produce highly toxic waste that breaks down very slowly.
B
Nuclear power plants require undersea drilling that damages marine ecosystems.
C
Nuclear power plants rely on complex control systems that can fail due to human error.
D
Nuclear power plants require mining to obtain fuel.
E
Nuclear power plants produce a great deal of smog and other air pollution even when functioning correctly.

Explanation

Nuclear power creates radioactive waste that can remain hazardous for a very long time, so A is a risk. Complex controls can be affected by equipment problems or human error, and obtaining nuclear fuel requires mining, making C and D risks as well. Undersea drilling is not required to operate nuclear plants, and they produce very little air pollution during normal operation, so B and E do not apply.

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