Question

Which of the following statements explains the position of those who oppose expanding nuclear power plants in the United States?
A.There is concern about the disposal of used nuclear fuel rods and the security of the plants themselves.
B.Nuclear energy is an unclean energy source and would only increase air pollution.
C.The amount of nuclear power plants in the United States has already surpassed industries producing fossil fuels.
D.The United States would have to rely on a foreign supply of uranium, thus increasing national debt and dependence.

Answer 1

"2. Either A or B. I can tell you that the other two answers are definitely wrong. "

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Answer 2

I'm leaning towards B.

Answer 3

okay Thank you :D

Answer 4

It's not B. Nuclear power is one of the cleanest power sources there is. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nuclear is up there with solar or wind in terms of environmental friendliness.

Answer 5

But, of the four options you have there, it would be A. In light of the recent nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan a few years ago (not to mention Chernobyl and Three Mile Island), a lot of people are nervous that the plants are unsafe.

Additionally, another big concern of a lot of anti-nuclear groups is the huge cost of building nuclear power plants. Power companies which build the plants increase their rates to cover the enormous cost of the nuclear plants. So customers end up paying higher utility bills.