Globally,some of the Worst Radioactive Storage Leaks Have Been Associated

question 4

Multiple Choice

Globally,some of the worst radioactive storage leaks have been associated with

• A)military facilities in the United States and Russia.
• B)hospitals in Europe.
• C)nuclear power plants in China.
• D)university research facilities.

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Definitions:

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DDT

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