Which of the following statements are negatives associated with using nuclear energy? I. Nuclear power plants produce waste that is highly radioactive. II. Nuclear power plants produce significant air pollution. II. An accident could cause dangerous levels of radiation to be released. IV. Uranium is a rare-earth element and has a limited supply. O I, II, and IV only O I, II, and IIl only O Il and II only O I and IIlI only

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Which of the following statements are negatives associated with using nuclear energy?
I. Nuclear power plants produce waste that is highly radioactive.
II. Nuclear power plants produce significant air pollution.
III. An accident could cause dangerous levels of radiation to be released.
IV. Uranium is a rare-earth element and has a limited supply.
O I, II, and IV only
O , II, and III only
Il and II only
I and II only
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements are negatives associated with using nuclear energy? I. Nuclear power plants produce waste that is highly radioactive. II. Nuclear power plants produce significant air pollution. III. An accident could cause dangerous levels of radiation to be released. IV. Uranium is a rare-earth element and has a limited supply. O I, II, and IV only O , II, and III only Il and II only I and II only
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