Much of the Recent Increased Interest in Nuclear Power Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

Much of the recent increased interest in nuclear power is related to

• A)the limited supply of coal to generate electricity.
• B)the limited supply of natural gas to generate electricity.
• C)increasing costs of oil and gasoline.
• D)concerns about global climate change.

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