Question

Which of these following methods is the suitable for disposal of nuclear waste?

• A. Bury the waste within rocks deep below Earth's surface
• B. Shoot the waste into space
• C. Bury the waste under Antarctic ice-cover
• D. Dump the waste within rocks under ocean

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bury the waste within rocks deep below Earth's surface

Nuclear waste is extremely damaging to biological organisms, because it causes mutations to occur at a very high rate. Proper methods should be used for its disposal. Nuclear wastes should be sufficiently pre-treated and then buried in suitably shielded containers buried within the rocks, about 500 m deep below the earth’s surface.