Disposal of Radioactive Wastes in Clay-Rich Sediments of the Deep

question 35

Multiple Choice

Disposal of radioactive wastes in clay-rich sediments of the deep sea floor

• A) Is presently banned by international treaty.
• B) Is not seriously under consideration because of the danger of water pollution.
• C) Would provide some containment of radioisotopes even in the event of leakage of wastes from canisters.
• D) Would be impractical because of the instability of the sea floor.

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