Question

Atomic energy is generated from the splitting of the atoms of uranium and thorium. What are the cons associated with nuclear energy resources?

• A. Waste disposal is problematic as it is radioactive.
• B. There's high risk of nuclear accidents.
• C. There are security threats associated with nuclear energy resources.
• D. It is expensive to build nuclear plants.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Waste disposal is problematic as it is radioactive.
B There's high risk of nuclear accidents.
C There are security threats associated with nuclear energy resources.
D It is expensive to build nuclear plants.

Even though there are various benefits associated with nuclear energy resources, the cons outweigh the cons. Waste disposal is problematic as it is radioactive. There's high risk of nuclear accidents. It is expensive to build nuclear plants. There are security threats associated with nuclear energy.