Which of These Problems Arise Partly from Nuclear Power Plants

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these problems arise partly from nuclear power plants but not from coal- fired power plants?

• A) proliferation of nuclear weapons
• B) solid waste disposal problems
• C) thermal pollution of lakes or rivers
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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