Nuclear power has come under higher scrutiny in recent years. Which statement would make the strongest for the use of nuclear power? A) Nuclear power generates large amounts of power with limited production of greenhouse gases. B) The cost of dismantling a nuclear plant at the end of its useful life is very high. C) There is an abundance of fuel that can be mined but transportation increases cost. D) The amount of radioactive waste produced is relatively small.

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Mia Yates

Biology

15 December, 13:56

Nuclear power has come under higher scrutiny in recent years. Which statement would make the strongest for the use of nuclear power? A) Nuclear power generates large amounts of power with limited production of greenhouse gases. B) The cost of dismantling a nuclear plant at the end of its useful life is very high. C) There is an abundance of fuel that can be mined but transportation increases cost. D) The amount of radioactive waste produced is relatively small.

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Lydia Elliott · Answer 1

The Answer is A) Nuclear power generates large amounts of power limited to projection of greenhouse gases.

I believe this is the answer. As per the reports in 1998, it has been calculated the emission of the greenhouse gas has reduced for nearly half due to the popularity in the use of nuclear power. Nuclear energy by far has the lowest impact on the environment since it does not releases any gases like carbon dioxide, methane which are largely responsible for greenhouse effect. There is no adverse effect on water, land or any habitats due to the use of it. Though some greenhouse gases are released while transporting fuel or extracting energy from uranium.

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