GK
NUCLEAR SCIENCE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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the safe disposal of the radioactive waste
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finding large water sources to support the nuclear reactors
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mining the fossil fuels is dangerous for miners
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the pollution that is produced by the power plants
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Detailed explanation-1: -A major environmental concern related to nuclear power is the creation of radioactive wastes such as uranium mill tailings, spent (used) reactor fuel, and other radioactive wastes. These materials can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.
Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages. The radiation emitted during the fission reaction is extremely harmful to humans and animals. The workers who are exposed while working at nuclear power plants are at great risk radiation poisoning, cancer and other diseases associated with radiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Radioactive waste is hazardous because it emits radioactive particles, which if not properly managed can be a risk to human health and the environment.
Detailed explanation-4: -Concerns about the safety of nuclear fission reactors include the possibility of radiation-releasing nuclear accidents, the problems of radioactive waste disposal, and the possibility of contributing to nuclear weapon proliferation.
Detailed explanation-5: -Nuclear waste is neither particularly hazardous nor hard to manage relative to other toxic industrial waste. Safe methods for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste are technically proven; the international consensus is that geological disposal is the best option.