CBSE Class 10 Science 2019 · Paper 31/5/3 · Question 2
Write the major hazard of nuclear power generation.
Answer
The major hazard is the storage and disposal of the radioactive spent nuclear fuel.
The major hazard of nuclear power generation is the storage and disposal of the spent (used) fuel. The used fuel remains radioactive and keeps emitting harmful radiation for a very long time, so improper storage or disposal of this nuclear waste contaminates the environment.
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