Which of the Following Is a Major Disadvantage of Nuclear-Fission-Based

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of nuclear-fission-based power plants?

• A)The reactors can be used to produce their own fuel.
• B)The byproducts of the fission process are radioactive and have very long half-lives.
• C)The amount of energy per kilogram of fuel is greater than any other fuel source.
• D)The power plants are complex and there are many safety requirements to prevent contamination of the environment.
• E)B and D

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Definitions:

Digestive Motility

The movements of the digestive system, including the muscular contractions that move food along the gastrointestinal tract.

Salivary Gland Activity

The process of producing and secreting saliva into the mouth by the salivary glands, which aids in digestion and maintains oral health.

Pupils Dilated

A condition where the pupils of the eyes become larger, often in response to low light or certain emotions.

Dual Innervation

The phenomenon where a body part, typically an organ, receives nerve fibers (and thus control) from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.