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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