The Principle Concern with Storing Nuclear Waste Is ________

question 28

Multiple Choice

The principle concern with storing nuclear waste is ________.

• A)allowing sufficient time for short-lived radioactive atoms to decay
• B)ensuring access to groundwater to keep the waste cool
• C)keeping spent fuel rods separated from other waste
• D)making biodegradable waste containers

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Definitions:

PET Scan

A diagnostic imaging test using a radioactive substance to show how your tissues and organs are functioning.

Hippocampus

A sector of the brain connected with the development, arrangement, and preservation of memory.

Alzheimer's

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe dementia.

Thalamus

An essential brain structure that acts as a relay station for most sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.