One Advantage of Conventional Nuclear Power, When Compared to Coal

question 51

Multiple Choice

One advantage of conventional nuclear power, when compared to coal, is

• A)no related occupational deaths.
• B)limited risk from catastrophic accidents.
• C)no contribution to global warming.
• D)unlimited supply of raw materials.
• E)no prospect of water pollution.

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Definitions:

Plasma Clearance

A measure of the rate at which a substance is removed from the blood by the kidneys, liver, or other organs.

Urine Produced

The liquid waste that is created by the kidneys after filtering the blood, containing water, salts, and nitrogenous compounds.

External Urinary Sphincter

A circular muscle that controls the passage of urine through the urethra and prevents involuntary leakage.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the walls of hollow organs and structures, such as blood vessels and the digestive tract, that contracts slowly and rhythmically.