Question

Nuclear energy is a useful source of power but has disadvantages. What is a

disadvantage of nuclear energy?

Answer 1

it produces dangerous waste

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Nuclear energy:

The energy which is harvested due to the nuclear fusion or fission occurring in a reactor is called nuclear energy. Though this energy has much application it has certain disadvantages.

Disadvantages of nuclear energy:

• The radioactive waste originating from atomic power plants and the reactors used act an extraordinary danger to Mother Nature and people.
• Improper disposal of radioactive waste released from the reactors, act as base of many deathly diseases.
• Another major disadvantage of utilizing nuclear energy is that it needs a ton of venture to set up an atomic power station. Developing an atomic power plant requires enormous capital cost.
• When the waste of this energy production process is lead to river body it causes eutrophication which causes the death of the aquatic life.