Which of the following statements explains the position of those who oppose expanding nuclear power plants in the United states? A. There is concern about the disposal of used nuclear fuel rods and the security of the plants themselves. B. The amount of nuclear power plants in united states has already surpassed industries producing fossil fuels. C. Nuclear energy is an unclean energy source and would only increase air pollution. D. The United States would have to reply on a foreign supply of uranium, thus increasing national dept and dependence.

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Lexie Hubbard

12 February, 15:19

Which of the following statements explains the position of those who oppose expanding nuclear power plants in the United states? A. There is concern about the disposal of used nuclear fuel rods and the security of the plants themselves. B. The amount of nuclear power plants in united states has already surpassed industries producing fossil fuels. C. Nuclear energy is an unclean energy source and would only increase air pollution. D. The United States would have to reply on a foreign supply of uranium, thus increasing national dept and dependence.

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Annabel Jacobson · Answer 1

A. There is concern about the disposal of used nuclear fuel rods and the security of the plants themselves.

There has been a big anti-nuclear movement in the United States since the Cold War that oppose nuclear power.