Which of the Following Statements About Nuclear Energy Is False

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is false?

• A)One advantage of nuclear energy is lack of air pollution.
• B)The coolant used in a nuclear reactor is water.
• C)Uranium is a renewable resource.
• D)Radioisotopes in spent fuel remain radioactive for thousands of years.
• E)The long-term, safe storage of radioactive waste must be overcome to realize the potential of nuclear energy.

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