Which is not a problem associated with the increased use of nuclear energy?


A. the possibility of a serious nuclear accident

B. too many nuclear explosions in reactors

C. the cost of building safe nuclear facilities

D. major hazards involved in nuclear waste disposal


Please explain your answer! :)

Respuesta :

too many nuclear explosions in reactors. B is the answer

Answer;

B. too many nuclear explosions in reactors

Explanation;

  • Nuclear power involves the use of nuclear reactions which produce nuclear energy which in turn generate heat, that is used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power plant.
  • Nuclear power is not associated with production of green house gases such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, etc, like fossil fuels.
  • However it  is associated with a number of problems which include; Cost of building safe nuclear facilities, major hazards involved in nuclear waste disposal and the concern over the possibility of a serious nuclear accident