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What is a major disadvantage of using nuclear power to generate electricity?



A
A small amount of power is produced.


B
No greenhouse gases are produced.


C
Nuclear power plants are inexpensive to build.


D
The by-product of nuclear power is radiation.

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User MihaiV
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D. The by product of nuclear power is radiation
These plants produce massive amounts of power through the use of nuclear substances, and these substances tend to want to produce nuclear waste after being used, however this does vary between elements.
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