Question

how can nuclear energy use potentially affect soil quality? a. nuclear energy use can improve soil quality because radioactive materials are removed from soil during the mining process. b. nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through waste products from mining and production processes. c. nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through potential leaching of waste products into groundwater during the production process. d. nuclear energy use has no potential to affect soil quality please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Nuclear energy production involves mining and generates waste products. Leaching of these waste products into groundwater can contaminate soil and decrease its quality. Mining - related waste also affects soil negatively. Radioactive materials being removed during mining doesn't improve soil quality and nuclear energy does have an impact on soil quality.

Answer:

C. Nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through potential leaching of waste products into groundwater during the production process.