One of the Major Problems Associated with Long-Term,high-Level Nuclear Waste

question 50

Multiple Choice

One of the major problems associated with long-term,high-level nuclear waste storage is

• A)selecting an environment that will remain stable for more than 10,000 years.
• B)determining a cost-effective way to shoot waste into space.
• C)figuring out how to contain the material so that it does not leak into the ocean.
• D)creating a secure environment to protect the material from terrorists.

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