Nuclear Energy and Radioactive Waste Quiz

It converts nuclear waste into a form that can be used as fuel. (correct)

It generates additional energy from the waste.

It allows for the extraction of valuable materials from spent fuel.

It reduces the amount of nuclear waste.

Nuclear waste has a lower impact on climate change than greenhouse gases.

Nuclear waste can be reused, while greenhouse gases cannot be reused.

Nuclear waste is less harmful to the environment than greenhouse gases.

It would be safer to have nuclear waste stored underground than greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. (correct)

It has high starting costs, making global implementation improbable. (correct)

It is not a renewable energy source and relies on finite resources.

It produces large amounts of radioactive waste that cannot be reprocessed.

It is more dangerous and frightening than other energy sources.

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