Question

In contrast to low-level radioactive waste, most high-level radioactive waste is currently put into steel drums and dumped into the ocean:______.

a. incinerated.
b. buried in government landfills.
c. recycled.
d. stored at reactor sites.

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: High-level pollutants are kept away from normal access, since they are so hazardous!

They are temporarily placed near reactor sites, for these places are relatively safe in the short term.

Answer 2

b. buried in government landfills.

Step-by-step explanation:

Radioactive waste must be disposed of with some care so as not to cause accidents and contamination. There are recommendations for the disposal of these materials according to the level of radioactivity they emit. In the case of high-level radioactive waste, it is recommended that they be sealed in steel drums and buried underground, in places indicated by the government. they must remain buried for at least 10 years.