Question: Q: The process of splitting atoms creates what kind of waste? Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: Nuclear power is clean. It does not pollute the air. However, the use of nuclear energy does create other environmental problems. Uranium must be mined ( Figure below ). The process of splitting atoms creates radioactive waste. This waste may be dangerous for thousands or hundreds of thousands of years. As yet, there is no long-term solution for storing the radioactive waste. Choices: - recyclable - inert - safe - radioactive A:
Answer:
radioactive