Question

uranium and plutonium are examples of * waste fuels fossil fuels nuclear fuels regarding the characteristics of fossil fuels, would these be classified as an advantage or disadvantage towards their use? advantage disadvantage infrastructure in place cheapest per kilogram limited supply generates co and so

Explanation:

• Uranium and plutonium: These are used in nuclear reactors for nuclear fission (a process that releases a large amount of energy). They are not waste fuels (waste fuels are by - products of fuel use), and fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals (like coal, oil, natural gas), so they are nuclear fuels.
• Fossil fuel characteristics:
• Infrastructure in place: Existing infrastructure (like power plants, refineries, pipelines) for fossil fuels makes their use more convenient, so it is an advantage.
• Cheapest per kilogram: Lower cost per unit mass is beneficial for consumers and industries using them as energy sources, so it is an advantage.
• Limited supply: Since fossil fuels are non - renewable (take millions of years to form), a limited supply means they will run out in the long - term, which is a disadvantage.
• Generates CO and SO₂: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas, and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) contributes to acid rain and air pollution. These are negative environmental and health impacts, so it is a disadvantage.

Answer:

• First question: C. Nuclear Fuels
• Second question:
• Infrastructure in place: Advantage
• Cheapest per kilogram: Advantage
• Limited supply: Disadvantage
• Generates CO and SO₂: Disadvantage