Multiple choice

Which of the following is a source of high-level radioactive waste?

  1. hospitals

  2. nuclear power plants

  3. uranium mines
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nuclear power plants generate high-level radioactive waste as a byproduct of fuel rods used in reactors. Hospitals typically produce low-level radioactive waste, such as contaminated medical supplies, while uranium mines produce tailings.

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