4. Which of these are environmental costs of using

nuclear energy? Select all correct answers.

[] a. A significant amount of carbon emissions is

given off.

b. The waste generated is hazardous and must

be disposed of.

c. Nuclear material can be spilled into the ocean

if reactors are near the coast.

[d. A large amount of cold water is generated,

which must be stored somewhere.

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Angel Shannon

Chemistry

10 October, 07:50

4. Which of these are environmental costs of using

nuclear energy? Select all correct answers.

[] a. A significant amount of carbon emissions is

given off.

b. The waste generated is hazardous and must

be disposed of.

c. Nuclear material can be spilled into the ocean

if reactors are near the coast.

[d. A large amount of cold water is generated,

which must be stored somewhere.

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Houston Walsh · Answer 1

Answer: b. The waste generated is hazardous and must be disposed of.

c. Nuclear material can be spilled into the ocean if reactors are near the coast.

d. A large amount of cold water is generated, which must be stored somewhere.

Explanation:

The main environmental costs for produced during the nuclear power plant consists of procurement of fuel and the thermal load is also produced with cold water discharge in the sea. This can contaminate the sea, hence, must be stored somewhere. The nuclear waste consists of radioactive substances which are hazardous for the environment. The nuclear based electricity does not produce carbon dioxide.