What Was the Most Prominent Concern the Authors Expressed About

question 22

Multiple Choice

What was the most prominent concern the authors expressed about the Andrews County radioactive waste site?

• A) The site is close to several K-12 public schools in the area.
• B) Its proximity to the Ogallala Aquifer creates a risk for water contamination.
• C) The cost to sustain the waste site is projected to exceed the revenue it will generate.
• D) Transportation of the materials creates new risk along Texas railroads.
• E) Other states that expressed interest in contracting with the site have backed out of their promises.

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