Question

How can nuclear energy use potentially affect soil quality?

a. nuclear energy use can improve soil quality because radioactive materials are removed from soil during the mining process.
b. nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through waste products from mining and production processes.
c. nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through potential leaching of waste products into groundwater during the production process.
d. nuclear energy use has no potential to affect soil quality?

Answer 1

B.)Nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through waste products from mining and production processes.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B, nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through waste products from mining and production processes.

Reason -

Nuclear energy impacts soil quality adversely. The mining energy results into soil erosion, contamination of soil due to the release of water containing chemicals, destruction of surrounding fauna , destruction of local habitat and ecosystem and reduces the retention capacity of soil. Also the problem of soil loosening occurs due to vibrations and heavy impacts produced during mining activities.