Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 18

What is the key concept for this section How does a nuclear fission reactor work and what are its major safety features Describe the nuclear fuel cycle. What are three ways to decommission a nuclear power plant at the end of its useful life What are the major advantages and disadvantages of relying on the nuclear fuel cycle as a way to produce electricity How do nuclear plant operators store highly radioactive spentfuel rods Why is dealing with the highly radioactive wastes produced by the nuclear fuel cycle such a difficult problem Explain why nuclear power is not likely to reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil and why it is not likely to reduce projected climate disruption.