Question

Which major activities by nuclear power plants contribute in air pollution?

• A. Use of pesticides and fertilizers
• B. Nuclear melt down
• C. Radioactive waste
• D. Use of CFCs

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Nuclear melt down
C Radioactive waste

The major problems of nuclear power plants are radioactive waste and the possibility of melt downs.

• The radioactive waste is dangerous because it can cause cancer and other health problems. The radioactive waste possess radioactivity for atleast one million years which damages the cells that make up the human body.
• Melt downs are triggered by too much heat in the power plant. During a melt down, the power plant makes more radioactive pollution.