Which of the following statements would be made by someone arguing against new nuclear power plants? A. Nuclear energy is too expensive to use, so most consumers would not be able to afford it.

B. Nuclear energy cannot be extracted and placed on the market as quickly as fossil fuels can be.

C. Nuclear energy production produces a security risk, and many communities do not wish to have a plant nearby.

D. Nuclear energy is no better for the environment than fossil fuels.

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Jazlene Harper

Social Studies

29 July, 01:04

Which of the following statements would be made by someone arguing against new nuclear power plants? A. Nuclear energy is too expensive to use, so most consumers would not be able to afford it.

B. Nuclear energy cannot be extracted and placed on the market as quickly as fossil fuels can be.

C. Nuclear energy production produces a security risk, and many communities do not wish to have a plant nearby.

D. Nuclear energy is no better for the environment than fossil fuels.

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Natalee Long · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The statement that would be made by someone arguing against new nuclear power plants is that n uclear energy production produces a security risk, and many communities do not wish to have a plant nearby.