Which of the Following Are Major Problems Associated with Nuclear

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are major problems associated with nuclear power?

• A) It is a very dirty energy, throwing hydrocarbons into the air, and there is a potential that a "meltdown" would release radioactivity into the air.
• B) There is a potential that a "meltdown" would release radioactivity into the air, and sources of nuclear fuel are, for the most part, only available in other nations.
• C) Sources of nuclear fuel are, for the most part, only available in other nations, and disposing of the radioactive waste byproducts is difficult politically.
• D) It is a very dirty energy, throwing hydrocarbons into the air, and sources of nuclear fuel are, for the most part, only available in other nations.
• E) There is a potential that a "meltdown" would release radioactivity into the air, and disposing of the radioactive waste byproducts is difficult politically.

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