Which of the Following Is True About the Waste Created

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the waste created by nuclear power plants?

• A)It is radioactive for thousands of years.
• B)Only prolonged direct exposure to nuclear waste poses a health hazard to humans and other animals.
• C)Experts have developed safe permanent storage techniques for containing the waste.
• D)Experts have developed safe techniques for effectively cleaning up spilled nuclear waste.

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Definitions:

Nucleic Acids

Complex organic substances that carry genetic information, consisting of two main types: DNA and RNA.

ATP

For the purpose of metabolism, ATP, a molecule, is essential in moving energy across cells.

Iodine

A chemical element essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism and are crucial for growth and development.

Thyroxine

A major hormone produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulation of metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.