Question

A disadvantage of nuclear power is -

• A. it produces carbon dioxide which is responsible for global warming
• B. it produces toxic waste
• C. it affects the ozone layer
• D. it requires large amounts of fuel to produce a small amount of energy

Answer 1

The correct option is B it produces toxic waste

Nuclear fuels are non-renewable sources of energy and large amount of radioactive materials, which are toxic in nature, are released in the environment which are extremely hazardous to the health of living being for thousands of years.