Question

question 5 of 10
which of the following is not a potential problem of using more nuclear energy?

a. the plants might completely melt down and destroy nearby environments

b. cost to build a nuclear plant is very high

c. the spent nuclear fuel is easy and safe to dispose of

d. most nuclear plants can only operate for 30 - 40 years.

Explanation:

To determine which is not a potential problem of using more nuclear energy, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Nuclear plant meltdowns (like Chernobyl, Fukushima) destroy environments, so this is a problem.
• Option B: High construction costs for nuclear plants are a known challenge, so this is a problem.
• Option C: Spent nuclear fuel is radioactive, difficult, and dangerous to dispose of (requires long - term storage in secure facilities). Claiming it is easy and safe to dispose of is incorrect, so this is not a problem (in fact, it is a misrepresentation of the real - world difficulty).
• Option D: Nuclear plants having a limited operational lifespan (30 - 40 years) means replacement or upgrades are needed, which is a problem.

Answer:

C. The spent nuclear fuel is easy and safe to dispose of