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Nuclear Energy

Question 1 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

A benefit of using nuclear energy could be the abundance of uranium in nature. Which human risk about mining is the most important to consider?

Answer
A
the use of a nonrenewable resource
B
the location of storage of the radioactive waste
C
the cost of setting up a uranium mine operation
D
the health hazards that are associated with uranium mining

Explanation

Uranium is radioactive and can expose miners to radiation and hazardous dust during extraction. Therefore, the most important human risk to consider is the health hazards associated with uranium mining. The other choices concern resource use, waste storage, or cost rather than direct risks to miners.

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