Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the major hazard of nuclear power generation?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Storage and Dispersal.
- Major hazards of nuclear power generation:
- Storage and disposal of spent or used fuels: This is because the uranium used decays into harmful subatomic particles radiations which are harmful to health. Further, there is a risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation.
- Environmental contamination: improper nuclear-waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination.
- High cost of installation: nuclear power plants require a lot of money for their setup. moreover, the limited availability of uranium adds to the disadvantage of not making it an economic fuel.
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