What are the main risk and main benefit when a society uses energy from nuclear fission?

a. risk of harm to flying animals; benefit of reducing greenhouse gases

b. risk of high greenhouse gas and particle emissions; benefit of reducing short-term costs

c. risk of groundwater contamination; benefit of using a renewable resource

d. risk from radioactive material; benefit of obtaining low-cost energy

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Arthur Ramos

Chemistry

13 December, 21:42

What are the main risk and main benefit when a society uses energy from nuclear fission?

a. risk of harm to flying animals; benefit of reducing greenhouse gases

b. risk of high greenhouse gas and particle emissions; benefit of reducing short-term costs

c. risk of groundwater contamination; benefit of using a renewable resource

d. risk from radioactive material; benefit of obtaining low-cost energy

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Karissa Faulkner · Answer 1

D.

Explanation:

Nuclear energy does not have greenhouse gas emissions. The emissions produced by nuclear fission plants are similar to renewable energy sources. The generation of power using nuclear energy does not affect air quality thus providing a clean source of energy. Nuclear energy originates from radioactive material which are harmful to living organisms.

Jane Ritter · Answer 2

D. risk from radioactive material; benefit of obtaining low-cost energy

Explanation:

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