Although the Nuclear Reactors Used to Produce Electricity Do Not

question 44

Multiple Choice

Although the nuclear reactors used to produce electricity do not release carbon dioxide,nuclear energy is still responsible for the release of this greenhouse gas.Which activity probably does not contribute largely to the carbon dioxide released by nuclear power generation.

• A)mining and production of uranium fuel rods
• B)transportation of nuclear fuel and waste
• C)construction of the nuclear reactor facility
• D)cooling of the secondary coolant by a large reservoir of water

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