Nuclear fission reactors work off of a chain reaction that produces energy. This type of energy production is often viewed as a viable option to burning fossil fuels. What is an advantage to using nuclear power over fossil fuels?

A. Nuclear power is unreliable

B. Nuclear power plants are less expensive to build than coal plants.

C. Nuclear power produces a large amount of waste.

D. Nuclear power does not produce smoke or carbon dioxide.

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19 February, 15:38

Nuclear fission reactors work off of a chain reaction that produces energy. This type of energy production is often viewed as a viable option to burning fossil fuels. What is an advantage to using nuclear power over fossil fuels?

A. Nuclear power is unreliable

B. Nuclear power plants are less expensive to build than coal plants.

C. Nuclear power produces a large amount of waste.

D. Nuclear power does not produce smoke or carbon dioxide.

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Jerry Sharp · Answer 1

Answer is D. Nuclear power does not produce smoke or carbon dioxide. Nuclear power plants do not produce smoke or carbon dioxide while operating unlike fossil fueled power plants so it’s not contributing to the greenhouse effect but the process for refining uranium ore and creating reactor fuel requires a lot of energy.