AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
A key advantage of nuclear power is that it
A.emits no CO₂ during operation
B.produces no radioactive waste
C.has zero accident risk
D.uses a renewable fuel
Explanation
Core Concept
Fission produces no combustion gases, making nuclear a carbon-free baseload source — with waste and accident risks as the tradeoff.
Correct Answer
Aemits no CO₂ during operation
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