After the Fucoshima disaster, Kiko became very concerned about her country's dependence on nuclear energy. Why does Japan resort to nuclear energy?

A.

government policy

B.

import tariffs

C.

no native fossil fuel deposits

D.

cheapest fuel source available

Your answer is C.

No native fossil fuel deposits are in Japan.

Option C, no native fossil fuel deposits

Explanation:

Japan depends on nuclear power as there are no alternative resources of power/electricity generation in the country.

It has a very small coal reserve. However, it has no oil and natural gas reserve. Japan has very small land parcel thus, solar energy in no way be considered as the major source of energy. Also its geographical location is also not suitable for solar energy production.

The nation's economy has boomed drastically after 1950's and in order to cater the increasing energy requirement Japan has to rely on nuclear power.

Hence, Option C is correct.