The Greatest Problem with the Use of Nuclear Power to Generate

question 40

Multiple Choice

The greatest problem with the use of nuclear power to generate electricity is its production of:

• A) air pollutants.
• B) water pollution.
• C) carbon dioxide.
• D) radiation that is released into the surrounding region.
• E) radioactive waste that requires waste storage.

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Definitions:

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