Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Use of Nuclear

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the use of nuclear power  as a source of energy?

• A) It is rarely used in the United States or Europe.
• B) It is inefficient and emits high levels of greenhouse gases.
• C) It produces a minimal amount of waste so there is little spent fuel to store.
• D) It has been used safely in Europe and the former states of the Soviet Union for decades.
• E) It is widely supported in the United States.

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtration Rate

A measure of the filtering capacity of the kidneys, indicating how much blood can be filtered by the glomeruli per unit of time.

Inulin

A type of soluble fiber found in various plants, used as a food additive and for medical tests of kidney function.

Creatinine

Creatinine is a waste product generated from muscle metabolism, commonly measured to assess kidney function.

Glomerular Filtrate

The fluid that passes from the blood through the capillary walls of the glomeruli of the kidney during the formation of urine.